The Union are slumping, but Houston has yet to win a match on the road in 2011. This one may be a case of first goal wins.
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Stat chat: Union at Chicago
The Union managed just one shot on goal against Chicage. Fortunately, it went in. A look at the match stats in Chicago and the connection between the team’s shots on goal percentage and match results. Also, the Danny Mwanga slump.
Player ratings & analysis: Union at Chicago
Soccer being a team sport, player ratings have the inherent flaw of isolating an individual out of eleven interconnected pieces. In this case, it was eleven pieces who struggled to find consistency in connecting well.
Match report: Fire 1-1 Union
Veljko Paunovic returned to the starting lineup and netted a fine opener, but the Union never took control of the match and a Pavel Pardo equalizer doomed Philadelphia to a single point in Chicago.
Preview: Philadelphia Union at Chicago Fire
The Union look to rebound quickly from disappointment, while Chicago’s focus is elsewhere. Not a good idea for a last place team. It has all the makings of a Union romp, but can Danny Mwanga and Sebastien Le Toux finish their chances?
Player ratings & analysis: Union 1-2 Rapids
The Ruiz announcement distracted attention from the Union’s first home loss of the season. Time for some analysis and player ratings