Match report: Union 3-0 DC United
A brace from Ilsinho led Philadelphia Union to an easy 3-0 victory over a disappointing DC United.
Articles written by: Adam Cann
Adam played soccer for Haverford College and now writes about Philadelphia Union with the kind of tactical analysis rarely seen in the US. He believes soccer bars that don't open for the early game are not soccer bars. Follow him on Twitter @PSPadam. Email him at acann@phillysoccerpage.com.
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