Player ratings and analysis: New England Revolution 1–1 Philadelphia Union
The result of Saturday’s game against the New England Revolution, a road point, is undeniably good. There is room for improvement in how the point was earned.
The result of Saturday’s game against the New England Revolution, a road point, is undeniably good. There is room for improvement in how the point was earned.
The Union fought to another draw on the road, while Real Madrid claimed their 14th European Championship.
The Union responded to an unfortunate penalty with an immediate goal, against the run of play, from a substitute to take a point home.
A defensive mistake by Philadelphia Union II was punished decisively by the hosts, leading to the reserve side’s second-straight shutout loss.
Philadelphia and New England will meet for the first time this season at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.
James Nalton looks at the numbers after a third of the season, seeing both quality play and room for improvement.
With graduation from the Union Academy imminent, Tim Jones begins his midseason review of Union II’s roster by looking at the amateurs who’ve played for the developmental side.
It was a busy week in local action. Plus, West Chester travels to Ocean City for a Memorial Weekend clash down the Shore.
No major mistakes and a road win has everyone getting passing grades in this week’s assessment.
Jeremy Lane wonders how a first-place team that never loses can still also be legitimately slumping, and if that slump might be over.
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