With Philadelphia Union’s Group A finale just two days away, Head Coach Jim Curtin spent Saturday morning chatting with members of the Union press. Below are a few takeaways from his 20-minute presser.
Ticket booked but points are important
During a normal competition that features group stage contests followed by a knockout tournament, once you secure your place into the Round of 16, teams might go for resting players especially given the hot and humid conditions in Orlando. That isn’t the case for the MLS is Back Tournament with all three group stage matches not only counting for the tournament but the 2020 season.