Union's five-game unbeaten surge built on key position changes

Union captain Alejandro Bedoya has played much better after moving to a deeper role in central midfield.There are many reasons why the Union have turned their Major League Soccer season around, earning three consecutive wins and going unbeaten in their last five games after starting the year 0-4-2.

The biggest reason is due to changes in the midfield, moving Alejandro Bedoya out from the No. 10 spot (as attacking midfielder). Bedoya has played much better when moving back to the No. 8 (which has a heavy emphasis on both offense and defense).

Bedoya first moved to the No. 8 in a 2-0 loss to New York City FC on April 14. In the subsequent five games, the Union are 3-0-2. Not only that, but they…