Daily news roundups
Hackworth says there will be no letdown against Toronto. FIFA sanctions Costa Rica. Barely. FIFA postpones vote on 2022 World Cup schedule change, appoints task force. More news.
Daily news roundups
News from John Hackworth’s weekly press conference. Casey sees similarities between Union and 2010 MLS Cup winning Rapids. Oka Nikolov considering retirement. More news.
KYW Philly Soccer Show / Podcasts
Sheanon Williams joins Greg and Eli to talk about the win over KC and the Union’s playoff push.
Analysis / Union
by Dan Walsh × on October 1, 2013 at 11:16 am ×
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
The Union relied heavily on Zac MacMath and Kansas City’s terrible finishing to break their five-game winless streak.
Daily news roundups
Hackworth says Friday’s huge win is justification for team’s self-believe. Postgame quotes and recaps. Eastern Conference standings roundup. Lancaster’s Valentin thriving in Norway. More.
Union match reports
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..
Daily news roundups
Hackworth says “gun-shy” Union needs someone to step up. UEFA ready to support winter move for 2022 World Cup. Blatter admits politics played part in awarding 2022 World Cup to Qatar. More.
Statistics
The Union delivered 29 open play crosses against Houston, 96 since the last goal scored from one five games ago. What’s going on?
Player ratings
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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