Postgame analysis and player ratings: Union 2-1 FC Dallas
Jim Curtin put in one of his most interesting coaching performances, as his subs made all the difference in remaking the game. PSP’s Dan Walsh has player ratings and postgame analysis.
Jim Curtin put in one of his most interesting coaching performances, as his subs made all the difference in remaking the game. PSP’s Dan Walsh has player ratings and postgame analysis.
PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand Saturday night as the Philadelphia Union patched together a winning team by defeating the Columbus Crew 3-0. Take a look.
David Accam scored twice and Ilsinho added a third as the Union cruised to their first victory of the season.
With the Union choosing not to appeal Fabian’s red card, manager Jim Curtin hinted as to who could fill in at the No. 10. Also, the coach revealed a key injury and spoke on much more at his weekly press conference.
PSP hands out grades after a frustrating, unlucky performance on the road.
The Union announced the acquisition of midfielder Jamiro Monteiro on loan from French side FC Metz.
With a scoreline like that, there were obviously significant problems. But it wasn’t all bad news as far as individual performances go.
Have the Union traded one European GM’s tactical dogmatism for another’s? Can their fullbacks pull off a 4-4-2 diamond? Where do Picault, Accam and Ilsinho fit in? And what’s with the guys from Germanic lower divisions? PSP’s Dan Walsh poses eight key questions, plus a theory about how the Union ripped off Chicago in the Sapong trade.
Ernst Tanner’s first offseason in Philadelphia is complete. PSP’s Peter Andrews issues a report card for the German’s major transactions.
What is the Union up against in the Eastern conference this season?
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