5 questions: Union edition
After a disastrous opening third of the season in the standings, PSP’s Dan Walsh takes on some of the big questions facing Philadelphia Union right now.
After a disastrous opening third of the season in the standings, PSP’s Dan Walsh takes on some of the big questions facing Philadelphia Union right now.
Neither the defense nor the midfield had a bad day at the office, but proceedings grounded to a halt when the Union reached the final third against DC United.
PSP photographer Daniel Gajdamowicz was on the sidelines for Saturday’s loss to DC. Here’s a look at what he saw.
Chris Rolfe’s 6th minute goal was enough for DC United to send the Union to their third consecutive loss.
A rebuilt DC United has outperformed a rebuilt Philadelphia Union in 2014, but a Union win on Saturday puts the teams back on level footing.
While their closest opponents both scored precious road victories, the Union failed to bring the required intensity and attacking numbers in DC and were only able to salvage a draw.
Jack McInerny ended his goal drought to rescue a point for the Union with a 90th minute header.
Can Michael Farfan string together a pair of strong performances? Can John Hackworth make a back four out of three players? These answers and more… will not be answered until Saturday.
Conor Casey led the way, but the Union took a while to assert their dominance over a weakened DC United side.
PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand Saturday night as the Philadelphia Union started out a little slow but finished with a 2-0 victory over the visiting DC United.
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