Vancouver can counter effectively but struggle with decision-making in the final third. The Union need to control the tempo of the match from the outset.
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In Pictures:Union 4-3 Fire
PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand Wednesday night as the Philadelphia Union defeated the Chicago Fire in a goal filled game lead by Roland Alberg.
Union host Vancouver, BSFC on the road, Reading-OC meet, USA-Colombia, more
Lots of big games this weekend.
Player ratings & analysis: Union 4-3 Chicago Fire
Make no mistake: Alberg was the story. His finishing, movement, “dirty running,” and awareness were sublime. But there was a lot more to like about the Union performance than just their hat trick hero.
Union vs Whitecaps quick reference
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So that’s how you replace Vincent Nogueira
A position switch for Tranquilo Barnetta and an offensive explosion from Roland Alberg show the Union might weather the storm after Vincent Nogueira’s departure after all. PSP’s Dan Walsh lays it out.