To cap a disappointing week, the Union fell to a flawed Toronto side as Andrew Wenger auditioned for a fullback spot.
Player ratings
Player ratings & (brief) analysis: Revolution 1-1 Union
The Union sat back and absorbed New England’s pressure. They earned a point through Andre Blake’s heroism and Fernando Aristeguieta’s fine finish, but they will need to transition with much more success to trouble Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday.
Player ratings & analysis: Union 2-0 Houston Dynamo
A poor showing from Houston gave Union fans a glimpse of the potential a fully loaded midfield offers. The return of Mo Edu led to unnecessary questions about his best position.
Player ratings & analysis: Union 1-2 Columbus Crew
When a talented team executes their gameplan perfectly, there is not much an opponent can do. The Crew are a talented team, and the Union could not recover after being pinned back the entire first half.
Player ratings & analysis: Earthquakes 1-2 Union
Conor Casey saved the day when it looked like a dire match was going to be decided by a wild handball.
Analysis & player ratings: Union 0-1 Revolution
It was more of the same as Philly’s tactical issues were punished by New England’s talented young attack.