Player ratings & analysis: Dynamo 1-0 Union (3-1 agg.)
The Union’s final match of the season showed off their skills and exposed their flaws: A strong defense and a young offense could not overcome a disciplined Dynamo.
The Union’s final match of the season showed off their skills and exposed their flaws: A strong defense and a young offense could not overcome a disciplined Dynamo.
They picked the right players this season, and the players did their part. For the Union to take the next step, something else is required. PSP lays it out — briefly, since we still have the postgame hangover too.
Breaking down the tactics used by the Union on Sunday. We even use pictures!
The road to the MLS Cup goes through Kansas City, Seattle, Los Angeles, and Houston on Wednesday and Thursday. PSP previews the other three games, besides Union-Dynamo.
The Houston Dynamo will take a 2-1 lead back to Texas after downing the Union in the first leg of their Eastern Conference semifinal. UPDATE: Video highlights added.
Sebastien Le Toux > Houston’s entire defense. Enough said.
PSP talks to Houston midfielder/defender Geoff Cameron. Cameron scored the equalizer on the Union when the team’s last met in August.
A great defense against a big bruising offense. Can the Union back four activate shutdown mode against a front line that wants to mix it up in the box?
Both All-Stars. Both big. Both in their first season as a MLS starter. Who has the advantage in goal? The Union with The Dragon or the Dynamo with Tally Hall?
We kickoff our lead-up to Sunday’s playoff game with this quick reference guide for how the Union have done against Houston. Includes YouTube highlights of past games, match stats, links to and highlights from PSP’s match reports and analysis, as well as links to this season’s gameday guides.
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