All photos credit Ryan McElroy

On Kids’ Day at Subaru Park, the Union handled business with a 3-0 win over DC United. Glesnes opened the scoring with a sharp one-touch finish after an early storm passed, and the team stayed in control under the warm mid-day sun, putting in a strong, composed performance from start to finish.

Sunny day at Subaru Park.

Early pressure from Mikael Uhre.

Tai Baribo putting pressure on Luis Barraza.

Kai Wagner wins the free kick after heavy contact.

Jesús Bueno and Kai Wagner over the set piece.

Kai Wagner whips the ball into the box.

Jacob Glesnes scores early to give Philadelphia Union a 1-0 lead over D.C. United.

Quinn Sullivan dives in on the defensive clearance.

Jesús Bueno defends D.C. United’s Jairo Servania.

Mikael Uhre on a break against Luis Barraza and a D.C. United defender.

Mikael Uhre drives the ball toward the corner flag.

Mikael Uhre plays a cross into the box.

Indiana Vassilev and Jesús Bueno battle in a tough 50/50 with two D.C. United players.

Jesús Bueno dribbles out of pressure.

Jesús Bueno appeals to the referee for a foul.

Nathan Harriel carries it forward from the back.

Indiana Vassilev applies pressure to a D.C. United player.

Indiana Vassilev whips a dangerous ball into the area.

Second-half kickoff, Sons of Ben behind the goal, perfect weather for soccer.

Danley Jean Jacques fires from distance, off the right post and in.

Luis Barraza turns to see the ball in the back of the net once again.

Danley Jean Jacques blows kisses to the camera as fans celebrate.

Tai Baribo smiles at the ref while being grabbed by a D.C. United defender.

Tai Baribo wins the header in the air.

Mikael Uhre goes in strong on a 50/50.

Kai Wagner sets up the Union counter with a sharp ball across.

Andre Blake holds strong to keep the clean sheet.

Bruno Damiani goes up for a header against a D.C. United defender.

Bruno Damiani shields the defender, spins, and finds the back of the net.

Bruno Damiani pulls the trigger after the turn in D.C.’s box.

Bruno Damiani celebrates with the ball in the back of the net.

Union players come together to celebrate, extending the lead to 3-0.

Bruno Damiani soaks in the moment after his goal.

Cavan Sullivan takes it to the endline and plays the ball across.

Cavan Sullivan takes on multiple D.C. United defenders.

Bruno Damiani battles to win the ball at midfield.

Quinn Sullivan delivers a ball across the area.

Luis Barraza looks defeated at the final whistle as the Union win 3-0.

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