After giving away a two goal lead in two minutes, with the clock ticking down in the biggest game of the season, the Union proved all the doubters right.
Player ratings
Analysis & Player Ratings: Union 1-1 Fire
Despite Chicago being ripe for the picking, even without Le Toux and Casey, the Union failed to get numbers forward and put the kind of pressure on the Fire that would yield a desperately needed result.
Analysis and player ratings: DC 1-0 Union
DC United does not give up home goals, and they were rarely troubled by the Union after going ahead early.
Analysis and Player Ratings: Union 0-0 Dynamo
For the second straight match, the Union’s new, high-pressing system failed to get the desired result, this time drawing a blank in front of goal.
Analysis and Player Ratings: Union 1-3 Sounders (AET)
Despite a raucous, electric atmosphere at PPL Park, the Union could not get the job done, falling to a Sounders team that rode their two attacking superstars to glory in extra time.
Player ratings & analysis: Union 2-2 Red Bulls
The Union were much, much better than New York. But there is nothing to do except put two lost points in the rearview and focus on Tuesday.