When Jim Curtin speaks at his weekly press conference, he usually provides clarity. This time, things remained opaque. How will the Union handle the emergence of Aaronson, the availabity of Monteiro, and the collection of international call-ups and injuries?
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Can Fafa Picault succeed as the Union’s No. 9?
Fafa Picault is one of the Union’s most talented attackers, but can he adjust to the transition from winger to the Union’s No. 9 in the club’s new formation? PSP’s Nick Fishman breaks it down, with the player and his coach providing insight.
News roundup: Kreis is U-23 coach, Derrick Jones called up, Zlatan vs. ManU’s class of ’92
Plus D.C. United sign 16-year-old homegrown, Doolsta is good at esports and real-life soccer, why women’s soccer in Spain is popular, and more.
Player of the Week: Brenden Aaronson
It wasn’t the goal that made Brenden Aaronson’s MLS debut so brilliant. It was everything else. PSP’s Dan Walsh breaks down the Medford teen’s dream night, which would’ve been that much more impressive if anyone else on the Union could finish.
News Roundup: Individual milestones, MLS honors and head injury problems
Plus: Bohui sets a Steel record, Argentina gets a professional women’s league, and more.
Player ratings: Atlanta United 1 – 1 Philadelphia Union
A 1-1 draw in Atlanta was the Union’s least likely point in an otherwise grueling beginning to 2019. The result flatters many Boys in Blue, but not all.Here is the player-by-player breakdown.