We continue our look at how the Union has scored its goals with a comparison to the rest of the league.
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Philadelphia Union
The Indian summer of Veljko Paunovic
Veljko Paunović went two years without playing a professional match. He hadn’t played more than 10 games in a season since 2007. So what on earth is he doing coming into his own for the Union at age 34?
Stat chat: Union at Columbus
The Union’s road record continues to disappoint, as does their record when conceding first, resulting in the team’s longest winless streak since 2010. A look at the match stats from Saturday’s loss in Columbus plus an attempt to measure the Union’s offensive production.
Player ratings and analysis: Union loss in Columbus
Analysis and player ratings from the Union’s loss in Columbus. Rotating rosters, cheap turnovers, an absence of attacking runs, poor ball movement – is the offensive malaise creating a confidence problem in the defense?
Match report: Crew 2-1 Union
Veljko Paunovic tied the match before halftime but a strange handball call gave the Crew a penalty winner early in the second half.
Preview: Philadelphia Union at Columbus Crew
In a matchup of the top two teams in the Eastern Conference, defense will be the priority for both sides and it is hard to see either team going out and claiming three points.