Match Report: DC United 1-0 Philadelphia Union
Luis Silva rose in traffic to direct home the only goal of the match as Philadelphia Union fell to DC United at RFK Stadium.
Luis Silva rose in traffic to direct home the only goal of the match as Philadelphia Union fell to DC United at RFK Stadium.
Despite being the better team throughout, the Union failed to convert on a series of a chances and were left to accept a 0-0 draw on a night where Houston failed to register a single shot on target.
The Union turned in a valiant effort, but eventually gave up two goals in extra time as the visiting Seattle Sounders took home the 2014 US Open Cup.
While the Union were left to rue conceding two soft goals, Jim Curtin can again take pride in the grit and determination of his side after they fought back for a 2-2 draw.
Conor Casey and Andrew Wenger were both on target as the Union defeated Toronto for the second time in four days with an impressive 2-0 road victory.
The Union coped well against a struggling Toronto team, taking all three points before Saturday’s return match.
Philadelphia Union twice scored a pair of goals in close succession to run away the 4-2 victors after a two-goal San Jose fight back.
In their third game in a week, Philadelphia Union fell to the Dynamo 2-0 in Houston.
A mistake followed by a massive save. Zac MacMath shone in the shootout as the Union win and now will host the 2014 US Open Cup final at PPL Park on Sept. 16.
The Union earn 3 valuable points with an ugly 2-1 win against the Montreal Impact.
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