Analysis & player ratings: Union 3-1 Dynamo
The goals finally arrived for the Union, though not through the traditional playmaking sources.
The goals finally arrived for the Union, though not through the traditional playmaking sources.
Young teams can switch off, costing them goals and often victories. The Union instead showed character, holding their nerve and completing the 5-2 victory over Harrisburg in the US Open Cup quarterfinal.
On a night where the midfield struggled for the Union, the strikers and defenders more than picked up the slack, keeping Kansas City off the score sheet while knocking four goals past Jimmy Nielsen.
The Union answered their critics as they pounded four goals past Sporting Kansas City, claiming a decisive 4-0 victory on Saturday night at PPL Park. PSP recaps and has video of interviews with players and the post-game press conference.
Hackworth sends a message, and PPL Park receives one. Also, there’s a key date that could result in a few Union roster changes (and no, we’re not talking about the transfer window). Yes, PSP has three thoughts on the Union.
The Peter Nowak era is over. Philadelphia Union’s controversial manager is out. PSP evaluates his tenure, how it all unraveled, and what’s next for the Union.
Ray Gaddis returned to his old stomping grounds, Roger Torres returned from injury, and Gabriel Farfan left injured in an exciting but chippy 3-2 win for Philadelphia Union over PDL affiliate Reading United.
Are the Union the worst team in MLS? PSP has analysis and player ratings of the Union’s 1-0 loss to Toronto.
The good news. The Union got a valuable road point in Dallas. The bad news. They looked dreadful doing it.
The Union looked great, but they still lost. Adu’s red card was the obvious turning point in the match, and Union fans must begin to wonder if their undersized defense can survive an entire season. With video of post-game locker room interviews.
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