Match report: Philadelphia Union 1-0 Chicago Fire
Philadelphia Union were stout in defense and rode a second half strike from Sebastien Le Toux to the 2015 US Open Cup final.
Philadelphia Union were stout in defense and rode a second half strike from Sebastien Le Toux to the 2015 US Open Cup final.
Chicago defeated the Union 1-0 as Philadelphia finished the match with ten men for the second time in two weeks.
Postgame quotes from Jim Curtin, Sebastien Le Toux, and Zac MacMath. Also, Chicago’s frustration with the penalty kick call.
Missing Maidana and feeling the grind of their third game in eight days, the Union stole a point at the death from the Chicago Fire.
PSP’s Mike Servedio has player ratings and analysis from the Union’s 2-2 draw at Chicago.
Despite looking second best much of the afternoon, the Union nearly stole a road victory until they unraveled at the death, forcing Zac MacMath to heroically save a penalty to maintain a solitary point.
How will Philadelphia Union fare this year? How about everyone else? PSP’s Dan Walsh lays it out in our Eastern Conference preview.
The Union’s trade for Austin Berry filled the team’s biggest gap. After answering every key offseason question, John Hackworth’s team looks like a conference title contender.
The Union got themselves back in the playoff driver’s seat by winning Friday the same way they’ve won all year. PSP’s Dan Walsh breaks down the Union’s underrated defense and the race for the Eastern Conference’s final playoff spot.
In a game against a much improved Chicago side, it was John Hackworth’s second half adjustments that led directly to his team’s downfall. PSP has analysis and player ratings.
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