The Philadelphia Union played arguably their best half of football this season during the first half of yesterday’s game. Jim Curtin’s side came out in a high press and successfully forced NYCFC’s defenders into turnovers or into playing the ball long. The Union were able to capitalize by generating four quality chances within the first 20 minutes of the game. If it weren’t for the heroics of NYCFC and USMNT goalkeeper Sean Johnson, the Union might have entered the locker room for halftime up two or three goals. NYCFC also came out in their traditional high press, but the Union responded quite well to it.
Things we learned about the Union from their thrilling victory vs. NYCFC
