A win’s a win for the Union who will be glad to bring three points back from the west coast despite a less than stellar performance. Suspensions to Gabriel Farfan and Keon Daniel will hurt the team in the short term, though.
Chivas USA cannot win at home and the Union are barely scoring. PSP proposes only one change as the side looks to grow on a strong performance against Columbus.
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Much has changed in the 18 months since the Union’s first game in Seattle in 2010 and Saturday’s win. What changed between the win and the draw against Chivas USA six days?
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.
If the Philadelphia Union are going to make a mark in the 2011 MLS playoffs they have to win in the west. Here’s a good test run.
Join the PSP for a live chat as the Philadelphia Union play Chivas USA on Sunday, October 2. The chat starts at 7:45pm for the 8pm kickoff.
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