Eleven substitutions meant that it was a different Union team that faced Orlando City in the second half.
Player ratings
Union 1-1 Orlando: 1st half player ratings & analysis
The Union opened up against Orlando City in a 4-4-2, deploying three of the offseason’s major acquisitions.
Player ratings and analysis: Red Bulls 1-0 Union
It sure wasn’t pretty on Thursday night, but there is no reason to panic as the Union head into their first playoff appearance.
Player Ratings and Analysis: Union 1-1 Toronto FC
After a stunner from Le Toux, the Union parked the bus a bit too early. Toronto never quite made it off of theirs and the Union were unable to find a second goal.
Player ratings and analysis: Sounders 0-2 Union
A statement performance in Seattle put the Union on the verge of a playoff berth and back in first place. There is only one question left to answer.
Player ratings and analysis: Union 1-1 Chivas USA
The Union again played strong confident defense, but after Justin Mapp gave them an unlikely lead, it was only a matter of time before their bunker got busted.