Tactical notes: Montreal Impact 2-1 Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union gave up two soft goals and failed to create their own in a 2-1 defeat to Montreal.
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Player ratings: Montreal Impact 2-1 Philadelphia Union
With both sides playing poorly, the Union lost 2-1 in Montreal. This week’s player ratings take a look at what went wrong for the boys in blue.
Local Spotlight
Local Spotlight: Yosef Samuel
Yosef Samuel’s journey from Ethiopia to the USA has proved to be successful. Samuel has been finding his stride of late with 14 straight appearances in the 18-man matchday roster for a very hot Bethlehem Steel FC team who begin the second half of their season Saturday.
Commentary
Bethlehem Steel and the USL to MLS pipeline
Bethlehem Steel FC has already developed an MLS quality player, with two more potentially on the way. But what should fans really make of the Union’s USL setup?
Daily news roundups
Daily Roundup: Wednesday soccer all night
USMNT win, the Union lose and more in today’s roundup.
Featured / USMNT
Match report: USMNT 2-0 El Salvador
Omar Gonzalez and Eric Lichaj were on target as the USMNT outlasted El Salvador on a hot night at the Linc.
Union match reports
Match report: Montreal Impact 2-1 Philadelphia Union
The Union fall on the road in Quebec due to careless defending and a lethargic final touch.
KYW Philly Soccer Show / Union
KYW Philly Soccer Show: Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette
New podcast previewing the Union’s match in Montreal as well as the USMNT’s Gold Cup match in Philadelphia.
Quick Reference
Philadelphia Union vs Montreal Impact quick reference
Get up to speed with the Union’s history against Montreal with highlights from our match reports and analysis, video highlights, match stats, and more.
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Steel’s Burke comments on USL’s competitive mix
The 2017 United Soccer League mixes together traditional, stand-alone, independent teams newer and older, with more recent wholly-owned Major League Soccer farm teams. Bethlehem head coach Brendan Burke has commented on the “unique mix.”
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