Player ratings & analysis: Revolution 1-3 Union
There were signs of real progress as the Union returned to league play with a 3-1 road win over New England.
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Analysis and Player Ratings: Union 2-1 Cosmos
The 4-4-2 the Union trotted out against the Cosmos left wide open spaces in the heart of the pitch on both sides of the ball. If they choose to do the same against the Revolution on Saturday, the result will likely be very different.
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Player ratings & analysis: Union 3-3 Whitecaps
Second half adjustments helped solidify the midfield and sparked the Union fightback.
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Player ratings & analysis: Chivas USA 0-3 Philadelphia Union
Chivas USA makes everyone look good. Fortunately for Philadelphia Union, they were this week’s beneficiary, but they earned it.
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Player ratings & analysis: LA Galaxy 4-1 Philadelphia Union
Stranded forwards. Woeful defending. Damaging turnovers. It was a nightmare display on Sunday in LA.
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Analysis and Player Ratings: Union 3-5 Revs
While suspensions, injuries, and international duty played their part, the Union’s decision to field their least mobile centerback pairing was at the heart of the Union’s dismal loss to New England.
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Player ratings & analysis: Union 2-1 Sporting Kansas City
A loss might have be the final nail in John Hackworth’s coaching coffin. Instead, the under-fire Union manager got the effort of a lifetime from his makeshift squad.
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Player ratings & analysis: Union 0-1 DC United
Neither the defense nor the midfield had a bad day at the office, but proceedings grounded to a halt when the Union reached the final third against DC United.
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Player ratings and analysis: Union 1-2 Sounders
There were definite positives from the Union’s showing in Seattle, but with their winless streak at 8 matches, they must turn positivity into points — plural — against DC United.
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Player ratings & analysis: Impact 1-0 Union
After the toothless display against Houston, many assumed Philly would spend last week working on how to get the ball from the back to the attacking third with more consistency and speed. If so, nobody saw it on Saturday.
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