The Philadelphia Union kicked off the MLS is Back group stage with a clinical 1-0 win over fellow Group A favorite NYCFC. Before discussion of the tactics behind the match, it is important to state that while the performance on the pitch was worthy of praise, the opening stand the players made displaying their jerseys donned with the names of African Americans who have been killed at the hands of police was powerful, and I am beyond proud to support this cause, this team, and the movement for equality.
Positional Report
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The Union started the game in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, however from the average positional report (via whoscored.