Tactical analysis: Minnesota United 1-1 Philadelphia Union
A wild and ugly game produced some intriguing tactical moves by the managers, but the scoreline reflects Philly’s chronic inability to create good chances out of good positions.
A wild and ugly game produced some intriguing tactical moves by the managers, but the scoreline reflects Philly’s chronic inability to create good chances out of good positions.
As the Union’s season crawls to a disappointing conclusion, the Philadelphia Eagles kick off their season this Sunday in Washington D.C. PSP is here to offer the definitive comparison of the two teams. Some choices are simple (I wonder who Doug Pederson is), while Carson Wentz’s counterpart may surprise you.
Poor performances from several players overshadowed a few bright spots on the Union’s final trip to Canada this season.
Toronto easily handled Philadelphia, winning 3-0 at home with goals from Giovinco, Hasler, and Altidore. PSP has the match report after disappointing result.
Hopes are low for the team finding success with what’s left of the season, but there are still several players with things left to prove by the end of the year.
Blerim Dzemaili scored twice and Ignacio Piatti added a PK as the Impact defeated the Union 3-0.
Another up and down season has this writer watching the game but not loving it. All it took was a moment of Brazilian brilliance to begin to unlock the love.
Why can’t the Union replicate their home form on the road? Peter Andrews discusses the need for the Union to be bold on the road, along with his thoughts about Ilsinho, Ray Gaddis, and VAR.
After a brilliant performance, Ilsinho is PSP”s player of the week. Maybe his friends from Brazil should visit more often.
Philadelphia Union’s number 10 dominated and, finally, the opponent’s playmaker was the struggling as a talented Dallas side was dispatched with ease in Chester Saturday night.
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