Philadelphia Union opened their 2016 home season with an emphatic 3-0 win over a 10-man New England side despite missing two penalty kicks. CJ Sapong had a brace and Sebastien Le Toux finished off the scoring.
The Union spoiled the homecoming party for Columbus Crew SC, pulling out a 2-1 win behind a brace from offseason acquisition Chris Pontius and more heroics from ascendant goalkeeper Andre Blake.
FC Dallas dominated from the opening whistle, handing Philadelphia Union a 2-0 loss to start the 2016 MLS regular season.
C.J. Sapong’s goal powered the Union to a 1-0 win over Toronto in their last preseason game of 2016.
Ilsinho was sent off and a feisty preseason affair ended 0-0 between the Union and the Red Bulls.
The Union notched their first win of 2016 behind a pair of assists from Ilsinho and a solid defensive performance.
Sebastien Le Toux put the Union ahead, but Fabian Espindola finished a penalty drawn by Patrick Nyarko to tie the match. The Union were the better side but faded in the second half.
The Union fell to Chicago 4-2 in their first preseason match against MLS competition.
An 80th minute goal for the hosts handed Philadelphia Union a 0-1 loss in their 2016 preseason opener. 31 players saw the field for the Union, though few stood out on a windy and rainy night.
Sebastien Le Toux earned and scored a penalty to give the Union a win in their final game of 2015.
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