Analysis & player ratings: Union 1-5 Galaxy
In getting blown out 5-1, the central players who have been so critical to the Union of late left behind the style of play that has made them successful, and the team suffered for it.
In getting blown out 5-1, the central players who have been so critical to the Union of late left behind the style of play that has made them successful, and the team suffered for it.
We take a quick look at the players who impressed during Tuesday night’s US Open Cup victory over Rochester Rhinos, and those who left the fans wanting more.
The Union were too quick to accept what NYCFC was giving them and failed to make the most of a match in which they should have claimed three points.
After three improved performances, Jim Curtin’s game plan became the most clear it has been all season in a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Columbus.
A fluky loss should not send Union fans back to the doldrums.
In a performance reminiscent of their late collapse against Kansas City, the Union had little possession or passing success. But the introduction of CJ Sapong changed the energy of the match and Philly rediscovered their counterattacking chops in a strong second half.
The Union did just enough on Sunday night to claim a crucial second victory of the season at home over DC United
Philadelphia Union had a chance to take the lead in Vancouver, but it was Vancouver that converted their first real chance and went on to dominate the rest of the match.
Only one team could muster the necessary moment of quality on Saturday to walk away with three points. It wasn’t the Union.
A sucker punch goal pulled the rug from under Philadelphia Union Saturday, and the remaining 69 minutes were as ugly as it gets.
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