Lineup Rotation
Head Coach Jim Curtin announced on his conference call that the MLS Disciplinary Committee suspended Roland Alberg for a game, meaning he will miss the Union's match against Columbus. His suspension gives either Marcus Epps or Adam Najem a good chance to earn their first ever MLS start. Curtin pointed to both players as guys who could be major factors in the team's match against Crew SC.
"It's a big opportunity for them," Curtin said. "Two guys who have been very close to getting the starting nod, regardless of injury or suspension. Two guys were very high on.