Andrew Wenger’s first goal of the season, followed by a brace from Vincent Noguiera — and with Cristian Maidana assisting each goal — saw the Union dispatch Portland in an explosive 13 minute display in Saturday’s win.
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Portland has won six of seven games, but injuries to Darlington Nagbe and Diego Chara could make them vulnerable on the road if Philly can transition quickly.
Greg and Eli’s postgame wrap. Curtin’s presser. Williams and Pfeffer on the win. Aristegueita on his loan being extended to stay with the Union.
Despite going a goal and a man down, the Union rallied to an impressive 2-1 victory over DC United, sending them into the quarterfinals of the US Open Cup.
The weather dominated the day, as the Union were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw against the visiting Impact.
Postgame video and transcript of Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference. Mike and Eli’s wrap. Video with Richie Marquez.
Jack McInerney scored in his return to PPL Park but Maurice Edu leveled the score five minutes later as Philadelphia Union and Montreal Impact split the points at a rain-soaked PPL Park Saturday night.
A tired Montreal side should be picked off by the Union at home.
Three points are always a good thing, but given their struggles to see off Seattle’s weakened team, the Union will have to take their game to another level when Montreal comes to town on Saturday.
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