Union games mount, as do their injuries
The Union, who are in the middle of playing three games in nine days and facing several injuries, may be without one of their key defenders for Thursday's rematch with New York City FC at Yankee Stadium.
The Union, who are in the middle of playing three games in nine days and facing several injuries, may be without one of their key defenders for Thursday's rematch with New York City FC at Yankee Stadium.
Maurice Edu, who moved from the midfield to the back line two games ago, is questionable with a hamstring injury.
Edu has been limited the last two days in practice to just some light running. He suffered the injury early in Saturday's 2-1 win over New York City, but played the entire game.
This season Edu has played every minute for the Union (1-3-2).
In addition, leading scorer Fernando Aristeguieta, who missed Saturday's game with a left quad strain, is also listed as questionable.
Curtin, who didn't mention Edu in his Tuesday news conference, wasn't showing confidence that Aristeguieta would play. The coach said that Aristeguieta, who leads the Union with three goals, had an injection a few days ago and he responded well to it. He was able to do light running and some ball work in Tuesday's practice.
"It is something we will monitor and hopefully can make the right decision that is best for the team, not just for 90 minutes, but for the future," Curtin said.
Midfielder Cristian Maidana, who has a left MCL sprain but returned in the 84th minute last week, is listed as questionable. Curtin said he could see time but isn't ready to play 90 minutes.
Forwards Conor Casey and C.J. Sapong, who had been injured but came off the bench on Saturday, aren't ready to play 90 minutes yet, according to Curtin, but could still help the team.
The big news for New York City FC (1-2-2) is that it will be without midfielder Mix Diskerud, who will be playing for the U.S. National Team in Wednesday's friendly against Mexico in San Antonio.
@sjnard
