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Independence draw in home opener
The Philadelphia Independence played a scoreless draw in their home opener on Sunday in front of 6,028 fans. With so many players on the team having national team commitments in the preseason, Coach Riley says it was “a good starting point.”
Miss the first goal? PSP’s gift to you
Did you get stuck on the security line from hell before the Union game? Did you miss the first regular season goal ever scored by your team? Do you wish Joe Biden never came to the Union game? Well, we have something for you.
Union post-game: What we learned, player ratings
Terrific soccer, a great crowd, and how the Linc blew it: What we learned at Philadelphia Union’s home opener, along with player ratings for the match.
Le Toux treble gives Union 3-2 victory
It was a landmark day for soccer in Philadelphia. A first home game, a first win and a first hat trick of goals for the Union.
LE TOUX!!!
Philadelphia Union win their home opener 3-2 over D.C. United, thanks to a hat trick from Sebastien Le Toux. We have the video highlights, courtesy of MLS.