The Philadelphia Union played the Columbus Crew for the second time in a week and while much had changed for both teams – Columbus added another trophy to their trophy case, defeating LAFC to win the Leagues Cup title on Sunday, and the Union transferred out center back Damion Lowe to Saudi Arabia’s Al-Akhdoud – the result on the pitch in Chester was no better than the one in Columbus a week prior.
The Union were strong in possession in the first half half with few chances to show for it. Columbus featured a rotated squad coming off their championship win on Sunday, but it took only three minutes for their starters to affect the game, with their game-winning goal (the only goal for either team in the match) coming in the 75th minute after a trio of Columbus starters came on in the 72nd.
The Union remain in 10th place in the MLS Eastern Conference following the loss, one point back of the 8th vs 9th place play-in game.
Philadelphia Union left back Kai Wagner takes a kick to the midsection from Columbus Crew midfielder Dylan Chambost in the first half of the Union’s 1-0 loss to the Columbus Crew at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa. on Wednesday night, August 28, 2024. (Kyle Grantham/Philly Soccer Page)
Philadelphia Union midfielder Daniel Gazdag hits the turf after losing the ball to Columbus Crew midfielder Derrick Jones (No. 5) in the first half of the Union’s 1-0 loss to Columbus at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa. on Wednesday night, August 28, 2024. (Kyle Grantham/Philly Soccer Page)
Philadelphia Union left back Kai Wagner delivers a corner kick in the first half of the Union’s 1-0 loss to the Columbus Crew at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa. on Wednesday night, August 28, 2024. (Kyle Grantham/Philly Soccer Page)
Columbus Crew defender Yevhen Cheberko (No. 21) heads the ball back to his keeper as Philadelphia Union striker Tai Baribo (No. 28) gives chase in the first half of the Union’s 1-0 loss to the Columbus Crew at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa. on Wednesday night, August 28, 2024. (Kyle Grantham/Philly Soccer Page)
Philadelphia Union striker Tai Baribo reacts after missing a shot in the first half of the Union’s 1-0 loss to the Columbus Crew at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa. on Wednesday night, August 28, 2024. (Kyle Grantham/Philly Soccer Page)
Philadelphia Union center back Jack Elliott (No. 3) works to hold up Columbus Crew forward Jacen Russell-Rowe (No. 19) in the first half of the Union’s 1-0 loss to the Columbus Crew at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa. on Wednesday night, August 28, 2024. (Kyle Grantham/Philly Soccer Page)
Philadelphia Union left back Kai Wagner slides in front of a clearance from Columbus Crew midfielder Sean Zawadzki (left) in the first half of the Union’s 1-0 loss to the Columbus Crew at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa. on Wednesday night, August 28, 2024. (Kyle Grantham/Philly Soccer Page)
Philadelphia Union center back Jack Elliott heads the ball away from Columbus Crew midfielder Aziel Jackson (No. 13) in the first half of the Union’s 1-0 loss to the Columbus Crew at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa. on Wednesday night, August 28, 2024. (Kyle Grantham/Philly Soccer Page)
Philadelphia Union right back Olivier Mbaizo (left) works past Columbus Crew midfielder Aziel Jackson (right) in the second half of the Union’s 1-0 loss to the Columbus Crew at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa. on Wednesday night, August 28, 2024. (Kyle Grantham/Philly Soccer Page)
Philadelphia Union midfielder Alejandro Bedoya gets a foot to a clearance attempt from Columbus Crew defender Yevhen Cheberko (right) in the second half of the Union’s 1-0 loss to the Columbus Crew at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa. on Wednesday night, August 28, 2024. (Kyle Grantham/Philly Soccer Page)
Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Andre Blake saves a shot in the second half of the Union’s 1-0 loss to the Columbus Crew at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa. on Wednesday night, August 28, 2024. (Kyle Grantham/Philly Soccer Page)
Philadelphia Union midfielder Quinn Sullivan (No. 33) spots teammate Tai Baribo (No. 28) as he works toward goal in the second half of the Union’s 1-0 loss to the Columbus Crew at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa. on Wednesday night, August 28, 2024. (Kyle Grantham/Philly Soccer Page)
Philadelphia Union striker Mikael Uhre (left) chases down a cross as Columbus Crew defender Yevhen Cheberko (right) gives chase in the second half of the Union’s 1-0 loss to the Columbus Crew at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa. on Wednesday night, August 28, 2024. (Kyle Grantham/Philly Soccer Page)
Columbus Crew midfielder Yaw Yeboah (No. 14) puts a shot past Union defenders Olivier Mbazio and Jack Elliott (No. 3) in the second half of Union’s 1-0 loss to the Columbus Crew at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa. on Wednesday night, August 28, 2024. (Kyle Grantham/Philly Soccer Page)
Philadelphia Union midfielder Jack McGlynn (right) works the ball away from Columbus Crew midfielder Cucho Hernández (left) in the second half of the Union’s 1-0 loss to the Columbus Crew at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa. on Wednesday night, August 28, 2024. (Kyle Grantham/Philly Soccer Page)
Philadelphia Union midfielder Leon Flach (left) and Columbus Crew midfielder Sean Zawadski (right) fight for the ball in the second half of the Union’s 1-0 loss to the Columbus Crew at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa. on Wednesday night, August 28, 2024. (Kyle Grantham/Philly Soccer Page)
Philadelphia Union striker Tai Baribo (left) collides with Columbus Crew midfielder Darlington Nagbe (right) in the second half of the Union’s 1-0 loss to the Columbus Crew at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa. on Wednesday night, August 28, 2024. (Kyle Grantham/Philly Soccer Page)
Philadelphia Union defender Olivier Maize rests on the field following the Union’s 1-0 loss to the Columbus Crew at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa. on Wednesday night, August 28, 2024. (Kyle Grantham/Philly Soccer Page)
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