It all went wrong for the Union in Houston, but most alarming for the coaching staff and supporters was the lack of hustle and effort over the 90 minutes.
Player ratings
Analysis & player ratings: Union 1-0 Revolution
The Union’s failure to commit bodies forward against a woeful New England side kept them from blowing the match wide open.
Analysis & player ratings: Fire 1-3 Union
Three goals from three sweet strikes and it could have been more as the Union offense began to click against Chicago.
Analysis & player ratings: Union 2-3 Crew
In a rare turn of fortunes, the Union offense picked up the slack on a rough night for the back four, only to be denied by poor officiating.
Analysis & player ratings: Union 3-1 Dynamo
The goals finally arrived for the Union, though not through the traditional playmaking sources.
Player ratings: Union 0-1 DC United
There were few standouts as the Union were again held scoreless, this time by DC United.