Good teams take positives from losses. Luckily for the Union, there were plenty of positives in Saturday’s loss to the Crew.
Player ratings
Analysis & player ratings: Union 1-0 Revs
The Union have never played a better half than they played in the first half of their 1-0 win over New England on Saturday.
Analysis & player ratings: Union 1-1 Timbers
Barring the final moments of the match, there was a ton to like about the Union’s first performance of 2014. PSP looks at the individual and collective play from the season opener.
Player ratings & analysis: Union 1-2 SKC
John Hackworth’s decision to bench Jack McInerney and play a new formation in the season finale failed to produce the desired result in the Union’s season-ending loss. PSP has analysis and player ratings.
Analysis and Player Ratings: Union 1-2 Impact
Montreal made adjustments to combat their poor first half showing. The Union did not. Then they lost.
Analysis & Player Ratings: Union 1-1 DC United
While their closest opponents both scored precious road victories, the Union failed to bring the required intensity and attacking numbers in DC and were only able to salvage a draw.