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The young guns aren’t the only ones with something to prove tonight. The Union fans have to show Schalke that coming to the States doesn’t mean they left the European atmospheres behind.
The Union conceded too much possession and territory in the first half, and it ultimately cost them when they ran out of gas against San Jose. PSP has postgame analysis and player ratings, as well as video of post game press conference and interviews with the players.
Steven Lenhart’s stoppage time goal broke Union hearts, and the 2-1 victory kept the Western Conference leading San Jose Earthquakes rolling in 2012. PSP has a match report and quotes from both teams.
A win’s a win for the Union who will be glad to bring three points back from the west coast despite a less than stellar performance. Suspensions to Gabriel Farfan and Keon Daniel will hurt the team in the short term, though.
PSP’s Best Of from a Unionless weekend, James Clark picks out his big disappointments so far, and Chris Edwards says a visit to PPL will break even the biggest soccer haters.
The Union are in the middle of the league in number of shots but close to bottom when it comes to the number and percentage that are on target.
On the plus side, the defense was much improved for the Union. The offense, however, was not.
In his post-game press conference following Saturday’s scoreless draw with Vancouver, Peter Nowak emphasized the confidence gained from recording a shutout and putting an end to the “negative series” of opening losses. He also talked about what is wrong with the offense, and more.
Nowak not worried about Le Toux’s return. Says its time to get it, the fans are the face of the Union. Additional Union news ahead of Saturday’s big game and much more.
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