The crushing weight of finality
One Union fan built his vacation around a Montreal trip. Like his Union, he was crushed. Here’s his story and what he saw.
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Union match reports
Match Report: Philadelphia Union 1-2 Montreal Impact
Following a poor first half, Montreal adjusted. The Union did not, falling apart to lose 2-1 to the Impact.
Analysis / Union
The statement game
The Union got themselves back in the playoff driver’s seat by winning Friday the same way they’ve won all year. PSP’s Dan Walsh breaks down the Union’s underrated defense and the race for the Eastern Conference’s final playoff spot.
Player ratings
Player ratings & analysis: Union 0-0 Impact
Montreal came to PPL Park seeking only a draw. The Union wanted a win. Unfortunately, the Union lacked the creativity and finishing to take the victory that they deserved.
Union match reports
Match Report: Philadelphia Union 0-0 Montreal Impact
The Union limited Montreal Impact’s potent offense to a single shot on target while creating a number of good chances for themselves. Unable to finish any of them, they were forced to settle for a 0-0 draw.
Match previews
Preview: Philadelphia Union vs Montreal Impact
The Union need to keep a tight defensive shape against a Montreal side that will look to break through early against a makeshift Philadelphia backline.
KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts
KYW Philly Soccer Show: Zac MacMath
Zac MacMath joins the pod to talk about how the team is moving on from the loss against New England and adjusting the defense because of the suspension of Amobi Okugo as they prepare for Montreal.
Analysis / MLS / Union
Philadelphia Union and life as a small market team
Despite the big city, Philadelphia Union operate as a small market team. Here’s where they fall into the grand scheme of things in MLS, along with evaluations of every other MLS club as well and how this status affects everything the team does. After readers’ requests for this post, here you go.
Player ratings
Analysis and player ratings: Union 3-5 Impact
A lucky goal and a rare moment of quality do not a spirited comeback make. PSP has player ratings and analysis on the loss in Montreal.
Player of the Week
Player of the Week: Andrew Wenger
Before scoring his second goal all-time against the Union for the Montreal Impact, Lancaster, Pa. native Andrew Wenger showed all the muscle, skill and intelligence expected of a Hermann Trophy winner, helping to open space for Marco Di Vaio’s hat trick.
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