The Philadelphia Union defeated CF Montréal by a score of 2-1, earning their third straight win. With that victory, the Union are off to their best start through 11 games, with 22 points. Todd discusses the game and talks about the Union’s lack of chances but how they still found a way to grind out a win, Mikael Uhre’s numbers against Montréal, and three straight weeks of strikers coming off the bench and scoring. Todd also discusses the Blunder of the Week, which includes the Colorado Rapids not flying Chris Armas out for their game against D.C. United.

 

MLS News:

• Jakob Glesnes and Andre Blake named to MLS' Team of the Matchday 10 for their performance against D.C. United: [2:47]

CF Montréal v Philadelphia Union:

• Union grind out the win, despite not creating a ton of chances: [4:36]
• Mikael Uhre five goals in six appearances against Montréal: [29:16]
• Three straight weeks a Union striker has scored off bench: [41:35]

Blunder of The Week:

• Colorado Rapids don't pay for charter flight to get Head Coach Chris Armas to D.C. for Rapids Game. Was inducted in National Soccer Hall of Fame early in day: [49:41]

 

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