PBP: 2018 Match Day #32: Union v. Minnesota United FC, October 6, 2018 p/d/p

cwelch999 · Sep 28, 2018

VS.

DATE / TIME:
Saturday, October 6, 2018
7:30 PM EDT

MATCH PREVIEW:
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VENUE:

Talen Energy Stadium
Chester, Pennsylvania
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GAMETIME FORECAST:

Partly cloudy
Temp: 74°
Feels Like: 75°

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COMCAST: Channel 807 HD, 7 SD
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Saturday, September 9, 2017
TCF Bank Stadium / Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minnesota United FC 1 - 1 Philadelphia Union
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Phillyspur · Sep 29, 2018

Win, or die.

jaykoz3 · Sep 29, 2018

A win clinches a playoff spot.

thomas19064 · Sep 29, 2018

back on track with a win.

WVUPharm2007 · Sep 30, 2018

4th place is still very much in play. In fact, the Union still have a legit shot at 3rd place, too. Win out and they are guaranteed to pass NYCFC. Along with a single dropped point by Columbus and there you are. That's a tough ask for the Union, though. A win against Minnesota seems doable, but home against NYRB is a toss up and NYCFC away on their tennis court sized field will be a tough out.

NYCFC has DCU away and Union home. Columbus has Montreal and Orlando away and Minnesota home.

drewuke · Oct 1, 2018

WVUPharm2007 said: ↑

4th place is still very much in play. In fact, the Union still have a legit shot at 3rd place, too. Win out and they are guaranteed to pass NYCFC. Along with a single dropped point by Columbus and there you are. That's a tough ask for the Union, though. A win against Minnesota seems doable, but home against NYRB is a toss up and NYCFC away on their tennis court sized field will be a tough out.

NYCFC has DCU away and Union home. Columbus has Montreal and Orlando away and Minnesota home.
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I think we should be rooting for us or CBus to take 3rd considering we haven't scored a goal in 3 matches this season against Columbus and facing them home or away would result in another first round exit.

celt1997 · Oct 1, 2018

drewuke said: ↑

I think we should be rooting for us or CBus to take 3rd considering we haven't scored a goal in 3 matches this season against Columbus and facing them home or away would result in another first round exit.
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With NYCFC losing (again), my projections now have Columbus & NYCFC tying for the 3rd spot with identical records. GD is the 2nd tiebreaker, though, which would give the 3rd spot to NYCFC, most likely.

I still see NYCFC-DCU & CLB-PHI as the "play-in" matches.

But MLS is a weird world. It seems that all the teams I had at the bottom of the East are all trending 5 points, or better, from the start of the projections several weeks ago. Who knew that Chicago & TFC would suddenly decide to play soccer?

Dills · Oct 1, 2018

jaykoz3 said: ↑

A win clinches a playoff spot.
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Then the most optimistic I can get is to vote TIE.

Bluecat82 · Oct 1, 2018

Guys, we are absolutely putrid on the road. One win all year, and that was against Orlando back in March.

We lost to Colorado.

We lost to San Jose.

You guys get three points. Book it.

djramone · Oct 1, 2018

Bluecat82 said: ↑

Guys, we are absolutely putrid on the road. One win all year, and that was against Orlando back in March.

We lost to Colorado.

We lost to San Jose.

You guys get three points. Book it.
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Nice try on the reverse jinx, but we also lost to Colorado, and barely tied San Jose at home.

Bluecat82 · Oct 1, 2018

djramone said: ↑

Nice try on the reverse jinx, but we also lost to Colorado, and barely tied San Jose at home.
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Not even trying the reverse jinx. 1-12-2 on the road.

If we had your road record, we'd be tied for 2nd in the West.

You will enjoy watching Darwin Quintero, though.

Dills · Oct 2, 2018

Let's not forget that we also got spanked by Montreal, at home, 4-0.

Handsome Pete · Oct 2, 2018

Win. Minnesota is bad. But the stadium is looking nice.

EdBacon · Oct 2, 2018

Could this be the return of Slumpbuster FC?

jaykoz3 · Oct 2, 2018

EdBacon said: ↑

Could this be the return of Slumpbuster FC?
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Minnesota isn't slumping though.............

EdBacon · Oct 3, 2018

jaykoz3 said: ↑

Minnesota isn't slumping though.............
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That guy said they've only one once on the road all year.

We could always help out with that stat.

celt1997 · Oct 3, 2018

EdBacon said: ↑

That guy said they've only one once on the road all year.

We could always help out with that stat.
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Their season is very much like some of our past seasons, they are 10-4-1 at home, but 1-12-2 on the road.

Definitely could be one we look past, but I think this team really wants to catch Columbus, so I think (hope) we get the 3 points easily.

Looper121 · Oct 3, 2018

WIN, playoff spot on the line should fire up the boys. Forget about the open cup debacle, get a win. MIN sucks on the road, time to take advantage.

thomas19064 · Oct 3, 2018

Bluecat82 said: ↑

Guys, we are absolutely putrid on the road. One win all year, and that was against Orlando back in March.

We lost to Colorado.

We lost to San Jose.

You guys get three points. Book it.
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Ruud11 · Oct 3, 2018

The first home game I'll miss this year; hope I won't miss the most exciting game of the season...

LiverpoolFanatic · Oct 3, 2018

Bluecat82 said: ↑

Guys, we are absolutely putrid on the road. One win all year, and that was against Orlando back in March.

We lost to Colorado.

We lost to San Jose.

You guys get three points. Book it.
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Thanks for the optimism. We are however, Union fans, and therefore know better than to get too excited.

Darkwing McQuack · Oct 6, 2018

Montreal beat Columbus 3-0 this afternoon. Another great opportunity to move into 4th.

Up 2-0 already.

DoctorD · Oct 6, 2018

Great to see us winning convincingly, but damn if Sapong is really bad. Other than the assist, he can't control the ball, or get in position to intercept a cross. His skill set is obviously below that of the rest of the team.

swd1974 · Oct 6, 2018

4-0!!!

LiverpoolFanatic · Oct 6, 2018

Maybe Burke should miss a sitter early in every match.