Analysis & player ratings: Union 1-0 Sporting KC
The Union relied heavily on Zac MacMath and Kansas City’s terrible finishing to break their five-game winless streak.
The Union relied heavily on Zac MacMath and Kansas City’s terrible finishing to break their five-game winless streak.
A gritty defensive performance, a well taken Conor Casey goal, and some heroic goalkeeping from Zac MacMath pushed the Union to their first win ever in Kansas City, ending a five-game winless streak and putting their playoff campaign back on track..
Union fans are asking the question. One PSP contributor answers it.
With little coming through the middle, the Union were left to dump cross after cross into a box patrolled by one of the biggest back lines in MLS. It didn’t work.
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It all went wrong for the Union, who melted down after a refereeing decision didn’t go their way.
The Union’s back and front lines are among the league’s best. But there’s always that midfield. Leave it to TV analysts Alejandro Moreno and Kyle Martino to describe the midfield perfectly. PSP’s Dan Walsh fills you in on how.
A draw at Red Bull Arena was a great result, even if the Union’s performance left a lot to be desired.
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