Match preview: Philadelphia Union at D.C. United
For the second time in 2017, and looking to avenge an earlier loss, the Union travel to the District for a match up against their conference rivals, D.C. United.
For the second time in 2017, and looking to avenge an earlier loss, the Union travel to the District for a match up against their conference rivals, D.C. United.
The Union have won for the first time since last August, but is there reason to believe that things will be getting any better?
A strong first half and a break in the second gave the Union their first win of the season.
The Union picked up their first victory since the Battle of Appomattox Court House. It isn’t, however, “10’s” across the board. This week’s player ratings highlights the heroes and acknowledges those with room to improve.
The Union rode a hat trick from C.J. Sapong to their first win of the season, 3-0 over New York Red Bulls.
Still no wins, but the podcast plods on.
In 2017, the PSP staff identified several players that would have a key role in the team’s success. Now, after a start so slow even an [anecdote about slowness, maybe a turtle?], we check back in on those players’ contributions toward the team’s success.
What and who to look for when the Union face Red Bull this Saturday
Philadelphia Union escaped LA with a point despite showing off many of the same issues that have driven their 2017 struggles.
Despite collecting their second clean sheet of the season, the Union settled for a 0-0 draw in Los Angeles. Some players shone brightly, while others were mere shadows on the pitch.
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