Analysis and Player Ratings: Union 2-1 Impact
Sebastien Le Toux single-handedly won Saturday evening’s match between two disappointingly poor sides.
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.
The Union should have beaten Colorado. Questionable late game strategy and poor execution cost them dearly when it mattered most.
Player ratings from the Union’s 2-0 U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinal victory over New England.
The Union played too deep to start, responded well to Dallas’ opener, then failed to mount a comeback in the second half after a deflating own goal.
There were signs of real progress as the Union returned to league play with a 3-1 road win over New England.
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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