The Union’s shorthanded, sputtering offense failed to threaten Columbus Crew SC, who rode a lucky goal from Justin Meram to a 1-0 victory at MAPFRE Stadium.
Union match reports
Match report: Montreal Impact 2-1 Philadelphia Union
The Union fall on the road in Quebec due to careless defending and a lethargic final touch.
Friendly match report: Philadelphia Union 2-2 Swansea City
Goals from C.J. Sapong and Jay Simpson earned the Union a 2-2 draw in their friendly match against Premier League side Swansea City.
Match report: Sporting Kansas City 1-1 Philadelphia Union
The Union survived a middling performance thanks to a Roland Alberg penalty finish and some big saves by John McCarthy.
Match report: Philadelphia Union 3-0 New England Revolution
Sumptuous goals from Ilsinho and Roland Alberg highlighted a solid performance by Philadelphia Union, as they defeated the New England Revolution 3-0.
Match report: New York Red Bulls 1 (5) – 1 (3) Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia had the Red Bulls on the ropes but failed to capitalize before falling in a shootout in yet another epic Open Cup match.