A day early, but we are getting the jump on all of the upcoming fixtures as we look back on the Philadelphia Union's win over D.C. United.
No Nogueira, no party - Vincent Nogueira was a late scratch with an strain to his left oblique muscle, leaving the Union to rely on Brian Carroll and Warren Creavalle in the midfield. This defensive-minded lineup meant that the Union were going to have to convert their offensive opportunities if they were going to come out of the match with a win.