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Game Changers: Time to get real

Taking a look at what went wrong in the Union's second home loss of the season.

1.) Barnetta barred - Tranquillo Barnetta was suspended on Sunday due to yellow card accumulation, though the timing could hardly have been better. In addition to drawing that fifth yellow card against Montreal a week and a half ago, Barnetta suffered a lower abdominal strain that rendered him useless in the second half. While injuries and suspensions are never desired, it is helpful when they coincide.

Warren Creavalle filled in for Barnetta, taking his spot in the central midfield alongside Brian Carroll.