Player ratings and analysis: Toronto FC 2-1 Union
Toronto turned the tables on the Union, shutting down Philly’s playmakers and striking on their best move of the match.
Toronto turned the tables on the Union, shutting down Philly’s playmakers and striking on their best move of the match.
A collection of stellar performances were rightly overshadowed by Andrew Wenger’s first goal of the season as the Union made their dominance count against a flaccid opponent.
The weather dominated the day, as the Union were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw against the visiting Impact.
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.
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.
We take a quick look at the players who impressed during Tuesday night’s US Open Cup victory over Rochester Rhinos, and those who left the fans wanting more.
The Union were too quick to accept what NYCFC was giving them and failed to make the most of a match in which they should have claimed three points.
After three improved performances, Jim Curtin’s game plan became the most clear it has been all season in a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Columbus.
A fluky loss should not send Union fans back to the doldrums.
In a performance reminiscent of their late collapse against Kansas City, the Union had little possession or passing success. But the introduction of CJ Sapong changed the energy of the match and Philly rediscovered their counterattacking chops in a strong second half.
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