That new formation in stats
With two goals allowed, the five-man backline introduced in Sunday’s loss to Houston proved to be a defensive failure. But the formation was also supposed to produce offensive benefits. Did it?
With two goals allowed, the five-man backline introduced in Sunday’s loss to Houston proved to be a defensive failure. But the formation was also supposed to produce offensive benefits. Did it?
We know a lot of things about Philadelphia Union. On Thursday, only one of them really matters. Here’s a brief, open letter to the Union’s players, courtesy of PSP.
A roundup of reaction to the Union’s loss to Houston Dynamo.
Califf says dominating Houston would be huge, without Le Toux the Union would be struggling. Sakiewicz praises Nowak, doesn’t take playoffs for granted. Colorado tops Crew. magicJack WPS franchise terminated. Independence update. Weekend TV listings. More news.
The regular season is no more. Neither is the away goals rule. That should mean one thing for the Union: ATTACK!!!!!!!!!
A great defense against a big bruising offense. Can the Union back four activate shutdown mode against a front line that wants to mix it up in the box?
Sunday’s game will kickoff at 5pm. Pauno questionable. Union have youth and experience. Nowak’s three factors for success. More morning news.
Sunday’s start time posibilities. Califf says the team is having fun getting ready. SoB prez sez it is gonna be loud. Rankings. Union named Overachieving Team of the Year. Nowak on COY list, MacMath and Marfan on Rookie Best XI list. Dallas v NJPC news. End of the season lists with interesting stuff. More news.
Peter Nowak might have a claim to MLS executive of the year, but his questionable lineup choices have cost the Union points for two years. Now it’s playoff time, and there will be no decision more important for the Union than the starting lineups. This is Nowak’s time to prove he’s truly a great coach. Will he do it?
It sure wasn’t pretty on Thursday night, but there is no reason to panic as the Union head into their first playoff appearance.
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