MLS is won and lost in the middle of the pitch. Should the Union choose to employ a 4-2-3-1, they will at least begin with a numeric advantage around the center circle.
Tag: Gabriel Gomez
Nowak, Califf on Costa Rica, Gomez, Torres make top 10s, more
About that Belen scrum, er, scrimmage, Nowak says things were getting “chippy, Califf is “proud of the guys.” Gomez and Torres make top 10 lists. Nobody can agree if the Union’s offseason moves have helped or hurt the team.
Union waive Nizar Khalfan
Philadelphia Union cut loose Tanzanian international Nizar Khalfan, loosening up a crowded midfield situation.
Union 1-1 Orlando: 1st half player ratings & analysis
The Union opened up against Orlando City in a 4-4-2, deploying three of the offseason’s major acquisitions.
4-4-2: The olde standard
Despite being sometimes looked down on as the stodgy preference of boot ball teams, the 4-4-2 provides the 2012 Union with a lot of flexibility and attacking options.
4-3-3: GO BIG or go home, take two
What’s better than a goal? More goals. Play the 4-3-3 and everyone will score. A lot.