Analysis & player ratings: Union 1-0 Revolution
The Union’s failure to commit bodies forward against a woeful New England side kept them from blowing the match wide open.
The Union’s failure to commit bodies forward against a woeful New England side kept them from blowing the match wide open.
Three goals from three sweet strikes and it could have been more as the Union offense began to click against Chicago.
In a rare turn of fortunes, the Union offense picked up the slack on a rough night for the back four, only to be denied by poor officiating.
The goals finally arrived for the Union, though not through the traditional playmaking sources.
There were few standouts as the Union were again held scoreless, this time by DC United.
It’s the same old story for the Union. Too much negative play and too little attacking support for the Union’s undersized lone striker.
A lone striker isn’t cutting it for the Union. Until John Hackworth recognizes this. however, their offensive slump will continue.
The possession, territory and chances were all there for the Union on the road against New England. The finishing however, was still not.
The Union needed all three points on Friday night. A conservative approach and sloppy execution kept them from achieving their goal.
The Union were sloppy and unnecessarily passive in falling 3-1 to the visiting Fire.
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