Analysis & player ratings: Union 0-0 Whitecaps
On the plus side, the defense was much improved for the Union. The offense, however, was not.
On the plus side, the defense was much improved for the Union. The offense, however, was not.
What Saturday’s game says about the state and future of Philadelphia Union and their fans.
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.
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Another match, another formation for the Union, who have more question marks than they do answers heading to Chicago, having failed to earn a point in their opener against Colorado.
The Union’s stats against Portland look mighty similar to their stats against Houston in 2011’s opening match. A year ago, they were defending a lead the whole game. What does that say about their performance last Monday?
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.
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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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