USOC match report: Philadelphia Union 2-1 DC United
Despite going a goal and a man down, the Union rallied to an impressive 2-1 victory over DC United, sending them into the quarterfinals of the US Open Cup.
Despite going a goal and a man down, the Union rallied to an impressive 2-1 victory over DC United, sending them into the quarterfinals of the US Open Cup.
The weather dominated the day, as the Union were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw against the visiting Impact.
Postgame video and transcript of Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference. Mike and Eli’s wrap. Video with Richie Marquez.
Jack McInerney scored in his return to PPL Park but Maurice Edu leveled the score five minutes later as Philadelphia Union and Montreal Impact split the points at a rain-soaked PPL Park Saturday night.
A tired Montreal side should be picked off by the Union at home.
Three points are always a good thing, but given their struggles to see off Seattle’s weakened team, the Union will have to take their game to another level when Montreal comes to town on Saturday.
Eli and Greg’s postgame wrap. Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference. Interviews with Brian Sylvestre, Brian Carroll, and Zach Pfeffer. Postgame quote sheet.
CJ Sapong was the hero as the Union sucker punched a weakened Seattle side at PPL Park Wednesday night.
Can the Union return to collective effort when Seattle comes to town, or will they revert to the individual freelancing that doomed them in LA?
In getting blown out 5-1, the central players who have been so critical to the Union of late left behind the style of play that has made them successful, and the team suffered for it.
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