Despite holding a 3-1 lead late the second half, the Union were only able to manage a 3-3 draw with the Rapids after Mike Lahoud was sent off in the 76th minute.
Union match reports
Match Report: Philadelphia Union 2-0 New England Revolution
Early first and second half goals put the Union into the US Open Cup semifinals with 2-0 storm-interrupted win
Match Report: FC Dallas 2-1 Philadelphia Union
An early second half own goal gave Dallas all three points over the Union in Texas.
Match Report: New England Revolution 1-3 Philadelphia Union
The Union returned to league action with a 3-1 victory in New England. Jim Curtin moves to 3-0-0 as interim Philadelphia coach.
Match Report: Philadelphia Union 2-1 New York Cosmos
The Union survived another extra time match, taking down the New York Cosmos 2-1 courtesy of a brace from Sebastien Le Toux to advance to the US Open Cup quarterfinals.
Match report: Philadelphia Union 3-1 Harrisburg City Islanders
It was ugly, but the Union fought back after going down a goal in the first half, finding an equalizer late in regulation time before scoring twice in the second period of extra time to advance to the fifth round of the US Open Cup.