Player Ratings and Analysis: Union 2-2 Dallas
Le Toux nets two and Freddy Adu gets his feet wet in the Union’s 2-2 draw with Dallas. We’ve got player ratings and analysis.
Le Toux nets two and Freddy Adu gets his feet wet in the Union’s 2-2 draw with Dallas. We’ve got player ratings and analysis.
The news of Adu’s debut and Le Toux’s two goals on Saturday was pushed out of the spotlight on Sunday as Twitter popped with news of a possible move by Juan Pablo Angel to the Philadelphia Union. Independence drop final game of the regular season to finish second.
The Philadelphia soccer community has been buzzing this week with the National Team in town and today’s signing of Freddy Adu. The Union should harness that positivity and claim their first win over visiting FC Dallas.
Despite having the better chances, the Union again failed to come away with maximum points. Between some dubious refereeing decisions, questionable substitutions and a player who is becoming synonymous with failure, the Union remain on the skids.
Reaction to Saturday’s draw. Everyone thought Le Toux’s shot was going in. Let’s have a lift the Le Touch curse party. Valdes leaps to no. 7 in Castrol Index. Late Sanderson goal puts Independence over Sky Blue. Eastern Conference roundup. Klinsmann quotes, more news.
PSP photographer Nicolae Stoian’s photo essay of Saturday’s disappointing draw.
The Union are slumping, but Houston has yet to win a match on the road in 2011. This one may be a case of first goal wins.
Reaction to the Union’s migserable performance in Chicago, more news.
The Union look to rebound quickly from disappointment, while Chicago’s focus is elsewhere. Not a good idea for a last place team. It has all the makings of a Union romp, but can Danny Mwanga and Sebastien Le Toux finish their chances?
Reaction to Friday’s losses against Colorado and of Carlos Ruiz. Philly.com says Ruiz negotiations continue. Did Nowak really blame the fans? (Yes.) Independence clinch at least second place with win on Sunday. More news.
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