Jim Curtin has always made questionable decisions regarding his substitutions. Even when MLS introduced the opportunity to use five subs, Curtin rarely even uses three substitutions. On a sweaty night in Los Angeles, Curtin used just two.
The lack of subs against LAFC is bad enough on its own. The team was clearly tired, and there were some players on the defensive line who could have used a break. At worst, Curtin could’ve used some substitutions to slow down the game as the black and gold made their late-game push.
It’s especially important to use substitutions this week for Curtin in what will be one of the Union’s toughest weeks of the season.