The Union had an amazing and yet frustrating 2022 season. Now our soccer staff shares their thoughts on the season ahead ⤵️
had an amazing and yet frustrating 2022 season. It was incredible that the team set records in both defensive and offensive aspects, but came up just short on the merits for either the Supporters’ Shield or MLS Cup, losing the first on games won and the second in a penalty shootout after leading in extra time. Now members of the Inquirer’s soccer staff share their thoughts on the season ahead.
The Union made some solid depth moves in the offseason, the biggest being the acquisition of Andrés Perea, and can count themselves lucky to still have Kai Wagner , who was linked with a move to Europe, still in the fray. The Union’s brilliant academy has also ensured young players like Quinn Sullivan and Brandan Craig will continue to break through each season and provide depth and competition.
It would have been a good thing no matter what, but as I wrote when I went down to Clearwater earlier this month,As long as Curtin rotates his lineup enough to keep everyone fresh, he’ll have Mikael Uhre, Julián Carranza and Dániel Gazdag set for the big games, with Torres behind them and Quinn Sullivan finally set for regular playing time.Andrea Canales, Inquirer soccer editor
For all the parity in the league, it’s not really on par when, in any particular week, the Union have to play three games, say because of Concacaf Champions League, and each of the opposing teams they’re facing have to only play one or two. The schedule becomes a sort of ghost opponent that haunts the club all season long.
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