While an early set piece changed the tenor of the night for the Union against D.C. United on Saturday, the hosts’ aggressiveness was rewarded as they ran through a lethargic effort from the visitors to the tune of four goals.
A back three always provides some tactical intrigue, but Ben Olsen’s formational quirk has been forced out of necessity since his matchup against FC Cincinnati, as described by Jason Anderson at Black and Red United. The new 3-5-2 shape is designed to put Julian Gressel in a more productive role while simultaneously protecting the squad’s lack of options at right back.