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.
Union match reports
Match report: FC Dallas 2-0 Philadelphia Union
FC Dallas dominated from the opening whistle, handing Philadelphia Union a 2-0 loss to start the 2016 MLS regular season.
Preseason Recap: Philadelphia Union 1-0 Toronto FC
C.J. Sapong’s goal powered the Union to a 1-0 win over Toronto in their last preseason game of 2016.
Preseason Recap: Philadelphia Union 0-0 New York Red Bulls
Ilsinho was sent off and a feisty preseason affair ended 0-0 between the Union and the Red Bulls.
Preseason match recap: Rowdies 0-2 Union
The Union notched their first win of 2016 behind a pair of assists from Ilsinho and a solid defensive performance.
Suncoast Invitational: Union 1-1 DC United
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.