The Union managed just one shot on goal against Chicage. Fortunately, it went in. A look at the match stats in Chicago and the connection between the team’s shots on goal percentage and match results. Also, the Danny Mwanga slump.
Source tells the Inquirer that, following the signing of a “young international striker” the Union “will make another move with one of their own players.” More morning news plus your weekend Footy on the Telly listings.
Soccer being a team sport, player ratings have the inherent flaw of isolating an individual out of eleven interconnected pieces. In this case, it was eleven pieces who struggled to find consistency in connecting well.
Former Union defender and fan favorite Michael Orozco Fiscal returns to Philadelphia with the USMNT as Jurgen Klinsmann announces his roster to face Mexico.
Reaction to the Union’s migserable performance in Chicago, more news.
Veljko Paunovic returned to the starting lineup and netted a fine opener, but the Union never took control of the match and a Pavel Pardo equalizer doomed Philadelphia to a single point in Chicago.
The Union look to rebound quickly from disappointment, while Chicago’s focus is elsewhere. Not a good idea for a last place team. It has all the makings of a Union romp, but can Danny Mwanga and Sebastien Le Toux finish their chances?
What the Union players and coaches are saying ahead of tonight’s game in Chicago. Plus: match previews from across the web, power rankings, USMNT roster announcement possibilities, a bag of fish and much more.
Join Eli Pearlman-Storch and Mike Servedio for live commentary of the Chicago Fire v Philadelphia Union match on Wednesday night. Adam Cann will be providing updates from the press box at Toyota Park.
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