A loss might have be the final nail in John Hackworth’s coaching coffin. Instead, the under-fire Union manager got the effort of a lifetime from his makeshift squad.
Player ratings
Player ratings & analysis: Union 0-1 DC United
Neither the defense nor the midfield had a bad day at the office, but proceedings grounded to a halt when the Union reached the final third against DC United.
Player ratings and analysis: Union 1-2 Sounders
There were definite positives from the Union’s showing in Seattle, but with their winless streak at 8 matches, they must turn positivity into points — plural — against DC United.
Player ratings & analysis: Impact 1-0 Union
After the toothless display against Houston, many assumed Philly would spend last week working on how to get the ball from the back to the attacking third with more consistency and speed. If so, nobody saw it on Saturday.
Player ratings & analysis: Union 0-0 Houston
PSP has player ratings and analysis from the Union’s scoreless draw with Houston on Saturday.
Analysis and player ratings: Red Bulls 2-1 Union
In falling yet again at Red Bull Arena, the Union looked confused, disorganized and at times downright disinterested.