Philadelphia Union II came back against New England Revolution II to take a 3-1 lead only to surrender three goals after the 74th minute allowing a comeback against the comeback and losing the match 4-3.
A short-handed Union II side brought back two points from south Florida Sunday evening, a result not inconsiderable given the wider circumstances.
Following the first team’s example, Union II secured a one goal victory in North Jersey behind a brace from Nelson Pierre.
In an otherwise even match, a moment of quality from MLS NEXT Pro’s current leading scorer created a chance for a teammate that sent Union II to defeat 1-0.
Toronto II got its first point of the season for the draw, but Union II got its fourth and fifth for the draw and the shootout win.
Philadelphia Union II earned its first points of the season with a second-half comeback win on Sunday evening against Chicago.
In a match that illustrated the importance of coordinated center back play, Union II lost to New England Revolution 5-1.
After battling back to tie Sunday afternoon’s match, Union II conceded a winner late in stoppage time.
Union II lost Sunday afternoon to an improved Orlando City B team.
Philadelphia Union II won their season finale in Foxboro against Revs II 3-1 and will face Toronto FC II next Saturday night in York, Ontario, Canada as the third seed in the Eastern conference playoffs.
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