Analysis & player ratings: Union 0-1 DC
The Union will be gutted to have nothing to show from their best performance of the year, but they will take confidence from their play all over the park.
The Union will be gutted to have nothing to show from their best performance of the year, but they will take confidence from their play all over the park.
Ray Gaddis returned to his old stomping grounds, Roger Torres returned from injury, and Gabriel Farfan left injured in an exciting but chippy 3-2 win for Philadelphia Union over PDL affiliate Reading United.
Hoppenot and Marfan shined. Okugo showed he can play center back. Pajoy’s in over his head. PSP has player ratings and postgame analysis of the Union’s US Open Cup win over DC United.
It was the goal heard around the American soccer world — or at least, it was one of them last week. J.T. Noone keyed the week’s most improbable comeback with a 22-yard goal to lift Harrisburg to a near-miraculous upset in the US Open Cup.
The Union focused on Cup run. Fever cooled on the road. Does the USMNT need to be nastier? Italy coach OK if team withdrawn from Euros amid match-fixing scandal. General Motors new sponsor of Manchester United. More news.
The Union handily defeat Rochester Rhinos to record their first ever US Open Cup victory. Harrisburg City Islanders defeat New England Revolution on penalty kicks after dramatic six goal extra time. Six other MLS clubs defeated by lower division teams. Roger Torres says he will be ready to play in upcoming friendlies. Can USA hang with Brazil? More news.
Are the Union the worst team in MLS? PSP has analysis and player ratings of the Union’s 1-0 loss to Toronto.
The good news. The Union got a valuable road point in Dallas. The bad news. They looked dreadful doing it.
PSP evaluates the Danny Califf trade and the blockbuster Agudelo-Pearce swap it enabled, examines the Union’s allocation money chase, and cuts to the heart of the controversy behind the Califf deal.
The Union looked great, but they still lost. Adu’s red card was the obvious turning point in the match, and Union fans must begin to wonder if their undersized defense can survive an entire season. With video of post-game locker room interviews.
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