PBP: 2021 CCL Quarterfinals - Leg 1: Atlanta United FC vs. Union, April 27, 2021 p/d/p

Discussion in 'Philadelphia Union' started by cwelch999, Apr 22, 2021.

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Predict The Outcome: Atlanta United FC v. Union

Poll closed Apr 27, 2021.
  1. Win

    25.0%
  2. Loss

    12.5%
  3. Tie

    62.5%
  1. cwelch999

    cwelch999 Member

    Jul 5, 2009
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
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    DATE / TIME:
    Tuesday, April 27, 2021
    8:00 PM EST


    MATCH PREVIEW:
    MLS Match Preview


    VENUE:
    [​IMG]
    Mercedes-Benz Stadium
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Ticket Information


    GAMETIME FORECAST:
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    Mostly clear
    Temp: 67°
    Feels Like: 64°
    (Note: Stadium has a retractable roof)

    TELEVISION BROADCAST:

    FS1 - Fox Sports 1
    COMCAST: Channel 857 HD, 33 SD
    Verizon FiOS: Channel 583 HD, 83 SD

    TUDN
    COMCAST: Channel 586 HD
    Verizon FiOS: Channel 1539 HD, Channel 1524 SD


    CONCACAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE BRACKET
    MLS INJURY REPORT



    LAST MEETING:
    Thursday, October 24, 2019
    Mercedes-Benz Stadium / Atlanta, Georgia
    Atlanta United FC 2 - 0 Philadelphia Union
    MLS Matchcenter
     
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  2. WVUPharm2007

    WVUPharm2007 Member+

    Jul 24, 2011
    Montgomery Township, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I guess 0-0 tie.
     
  3. CyphaPSU

    CyphaPSU Member+

    Mar 16, 2003
    Not Far
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Atlanta had a more difficult opponent to get by than the Union, but in all honesty I do not know which team is in better form given the relative quality of opponents and what they both did in MLS matchday 1. I just hope Josef Martinez does not suddenly find form against the Union. The Union will need better final passes played into the area if they want to win this tie.
     
  4. Handsome Pete

    Handsome Pete Member+

    May 16, 2011
    Minneapolis
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I feel like there’s not a lot of evidence to judge these teams at this point in the season/CCL. So I’m going for a 0-0 tie on the road. Hope I’m pleasantly surprised.
     
  5. christie3

    christie3 Member

    Dec 13, 2007
    Rising Sun, MD
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Is Glenes out for Yellow Card accumulation for this one? I think 2 is the limit for CCL.
    If it is, leg 2 will be tough if Montero and Martinez get yellows in leg 1
     
  6. Cherry Hill SOB

    Cherry Hill SOB Member+

    Aug 30, 2012
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Games seem more of a crap shoot in the beginning with players trying to gel and forwards trying to find their striker boots. In recent past we have pretty much known what lineup to expect from the Union but now it seems they are beginning to have more options and one would think (always an iffy proposition with the Union) that Curtin would do a little rotating of the squad with a non league game. Then again, the Union seem very wedded to their fitness statistics and the usual starters may have to go until their hearts explode regardless of age or who many minutes they have played recently.
     
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  7. derek750

    derek750 Member+

    Apr 16, 2007
    Brooklyn
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  8. christie3

    christie3 Member

    Dec 13, 2007
    Rising Sun, MD
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Get Burke off the field. The whole team has had bad touches all half, but Burke seems to be getting worse as the game goes on
     
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  9. Union42

    Union42 Member+

    Jul 29, 2013
    Swarthmore, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Well there's a goal against the run of play if I ever saw one.
     
  10. Union42

    Union42 Member+

    Jul 29, 2013
    Swarthmore, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I feel like floodgates are about to open for ATL
     
  11. Union42

    Union42 Member+

    Jul 29, 2013
    Swarthmore, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Kascper the friendly ghost x2
     
  12. Yo-Joe

    Yo-Joe Member

    Oct 20, 2007
    Montco/Philadelphia, USA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    One of the most enjoyable Union wins in a meaningful game that I can remember! This team is tough.
     
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  13. jaykoz3

    jaykoz3 Member+

    Dec 25, 2010
    Conshohocken, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Raise your hand if you saw this coming??? Especially after Saturday night's collapse?

    Kacper played great, as did Flach. Bedoya had his typical solid performance. Blake was spectacular.

    The Santos sub changed the game. His hold up play, and the runs he made really helped the Union maintain some possession, and create chances.

    Martinez' yellow card the only bad part.
     
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  14. WVUPharm2007

    WVUPharm2007 Member+

    Jul 24, 2011
    Montgomery Township, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    That went well.
     
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  15. Handsome Pete

    Handsome Pete Member+

    May 16, 2011
    Minneapolis
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Pleasantly surprised. I’m hoping this past weekend was an aberration and this is the real Union.
     
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  16. sentrido

    sentrido Member

    Jul 9, 2010
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
  17. christie3

    christie3 Member

    Dec 13, 2007
    Rising Sun, MD
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The Big question all off-season was how to replace Aaronson. I think they found that in Flach, although that's not what they planned. His energy and ability to pressure the ball reminds me of Aaronson.
     
  18. Cherry Hill SOB

    Cherry Hill SOB Member+

    Aug 30, 2012
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Bipolar team but enhanced by opponents style of play.
    Miami bunkered and we could not get thru and they made the most of their few opportunities on Union lapses.
    Atlanta plays a more attacking style and Blake...well, let's just enjoy that performance because you dont see that often (somewhat akin to Howard v Belgium). If Atlanta had scored in the first half it would have been over but Blake kept them in it and the second half was what the Union were built for.

    I think most teams will "miami" us until we show we can beat that, particularly if the Union are down a goal.

    Next week v Atlanta will be interesting with them needing to get 3 goals away and us with no wizard to shield the back 4.
     
  19. GeoNova

    GeoNova Member

    Jun 4, 2009
    Havertown, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    With a three-goal cushion and no direct replacement for Martinez, I assume we will go 4-2-3-1 in the return leg?
     
  20. sentrido

    sentrido Member

    Jul 9, 2010
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    I think pretty much all teams will press our back line and try to spread the midfield. I feel like our mids forget they can move left and right to find space sometimes. Also there is no shame in going over the top if its just not working beating the press on the ground. Esp with the horses we have up top.
     
  21. WVUPharm2007

    WVUPharm2007 Member+

    Jul 24, 2011
    Montgomery Township, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I didn't really get to watch the game live as I was at work and only caught a glimpse here and there. I watched the replay this morning. What a satisfying game.

    I recall a few years ago how Curtin was quoted as saying that he wanted his team to "play like bastards" when closing out games. Well, we just witnessed a truly CONCACAF worthy, world class display of time wasting and getting in the heads of your opponents. Lead by virtuoso of the craft, Jose Martinez. Jim got his bastardly game. And it was beautiful.

    I can't wait for the return game next week!
     
  22. CyphaPSU

    CyphaPSU Member+

    Mar 16, 2003
    Not Far
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I actually just finished watching the game on dvr this evening. I had to laugh at the number of goals that were scored. Seems so fitting for this team to be outplayed for long stretches, to struggle to even string passes together, and yet blow out the opponent where it counts on their pitch.
     
  23. OwlSaver

    OwlSaver Member+

    Jan 26, 2005
    Berwyn, PA (127, J)
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Aaronson could have his pocket picked or get pushed off the ball and he would pout. Flach seems to be better at keeping his head in the game. It will be interesting to see his contribution over the season.
     

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