After a very disappointing first half the Union looked set to charge back in the second with substitutions Moreno, Miglioranzi and Le Toux. And then came the injury to Le Toux, a much bigger loss than the match itself.
Union match reports
The Union wrap: 2-1 loss to New York Red Bulls
Same Le Toux + same Seitz + same brain cramp = same result.
Unfortunately for the hundreds of SoBs and other supporters making their way to the gleaming Red Bull Arena for the first leg of the newly minted I-95 derby, this formula was all too apparent.
A blow-by-blow of Toronto-Philadelphia
PSP has a blow-by-blow breakdown of the Philadelphia – Toronto game.
The Union wrap: 2-1 loss to Toronto
Video highlights, player ratings, and a rundown of what we learned from a tough loss in which 9 Union players played good games while a few others had games they (and we) would like to forget.
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!!!
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.