Analysis & Player Ratings: Toronto 0-2 Union
Conor Casey and Andrew Wenger again found the back of the net, as the midfield of Cristian Maidana, Vincent Nogueira and Amobi Okugo showed just how dangerous this team can be down the stretch.
Conor Casey and Andrew Wenger again found the back of the net, as the midfield of Cristian Maidana, Vincent Nogueira and Amobi Okugo showed just how dangerous this team can be down the stretch.
Against an emotional and motivated Toronto side, the Union came out prepared, disciplined, and dominant.
Jim Curtin set his team up ideally to take on a tired San Jose team, and were it not for two defensive lapses, the Union likely would have won by an even more impressive tally than 4-2.
The Union ran themselves out in the opening 45 minutes against Houston, saving little reserve for the second half and eventually slumping to defeat at the end of a grueling week.
A cagey match opened up in the second half, then the spotlight fell — as it often has recently — on Zac MacMath.
Sebastien Le Toux single-handedly won Saturday evening’s match between two disappointingly poor sides.
Once again, Philly goes into Kansas City with a plan and executes it well, earning a desperately needed point. Jim Curtin is getting buy-in just in time for the stretch run.
After the Union fell 1-0 to Crystal Palace in Friday night’s friendly at PPL Park, we look at the individual performances that stood out, and those that fell short.
Strong showings from Sebastien Le Toux, and center back pairing Maurice Edu and Ethan White, on a night when both the Union and Fire struggles to create shots on goal from open play.
You think the Union looked good on Wednesday night? Wait until Vincent Nogueira and Cristian Maidana get more time together with each playing in their preferred position. Then look out.
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