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
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.
Player ratings and analysis: Montreal Impact 0-1 Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union conceded possession but not goals, and in doing so they broke a five match winless streak.