Analysis & player ratings: Fire 1-0 Union
It was another case of new formation, new tactics, same result for the slumping Union, who return home to face the Le Toux-led Whitecaps without a point to their name after three matches.
It was another case of new formation, new tactics, same result for the slumping Union, who return home to face the Le Toux-led Whitecaps without a point to their name after three matches.
Not much went right on Monday night for the Union in their 3-1 opening day loss in Portland. PSP offers analysis and player ratings on what was good, bad and simply not yet worked out from the season opener.
The Union limped out of the gates in 2012, falling in a 3-1 defeat against the Portland Timbers.
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.
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The Union opened up against Orlando City in a 4-4-2, deploying three of the offseason’s major acquisitions.
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.
What’s better than a goal? More goals. Play the 4-3-3 and everyone will score. A lot.
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