Player Ratings and Analysis: Union 1-1 Toronto FC
After a stunner from Le Toux, the Union parked the bus a bit too early. Toronto never quite made it off of theirs and the Union were unable to find a second goal.
After a stunner from Le Toux, the Union parked the bus a bit too early. Toronto never quite made it off of theirs and the Union were unable to find a second goal.
A beautiful opener from Sebastien Le Toux was not enough as the Union dropped two points at home to Toronto. The silver lining is that the Union are in the playoffs.
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?
Roundup of reaction to the Union’s big win in Seattle. More morning news.
Freddy Adu got his second and Brian Carroll his first as the Union outplayed and dispatched Seattle and took over first place in the east.
One draft pick. Two players. Buy one Farfan, get the second (almost) free. Is it the most valuable MLS draft pick ever? It’s certainly the most valuable one this year. Here’s an appreciation of Marfan and Garfan, the Farfantastic twins.
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.
Justin Mapp stole a goal for the Union as they attempted to earn a valuable road win against Chivas USA. It was not enough in the end, with Juan Pablo Angel scoring a 90th minute equalizer for the home side in what was a dour 1-1 draw.
PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for Philadelphia Union Saturday night’s 1–0 win over the Eastern Conference leading Columbus Crew. Nowak looked to change their winless ways by played many of the younger players.
Strong defense + Roger “Mighty Mouse” Torres + Le Toux can score again = VICTORY!!!!!!
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