The Union didn’t dominate the opening 15 minutes, NY just had the wrong approach. Philly was in control for a bit after going ahead, but Josh Yaro’s injury gave the home side a chance to regroup and dominate.
The Union showed they can compete with the best of the east, then held on for an important road point
Philadelphia Union became too narrow and too stretched, but they still had chances to take points in a difficult environment in Portland.
Set piece defending canceled out Tranquillo Barnetta’s fine goal in a lethargic but intriguing tactical battle.
Though the Union don’t have any fatal flaws, they fall apart when all of their defensive flaws are exposed at once.
Up a man and a goal, the Union did the hard work necessary to get a big three points.
Keegan Rosenberry’s quickfire response earned the Union a huge three points in Columbus.
Ken Tribbett’s rough night overshadowed a number of other consistent problems that have plagued the second half of the Union’s 2016 season.
Alejandro Bedoya’s debut brought balance to the Union midfield while the Revolution continued to flail.
Philadelphia Union fought back, and fought through the defense’s worst passing performance of the season. Then they stopped fighting. Or, to be more accurate, they stopped fighting as a team.
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