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.
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Preview: Union at Columbus Crew
Philadelphia Union need to rebound against a talented Columbus side. Philly may not get a win, but they need to show more fight than they did last week.
Edu out for at least 3 months
Jim Curtin says Maurice Edu will be out a minimum of three months with a leg fracture. Tranquillo Barnetta’s status is “a week-to-week situation.”
Player ratings & analysis: FC Dallas 2-0 Union
The rest of the season won’t be this bad. But without some quickfire adjustments, next week could be.
Dallas 2-0 Union: Postgame comments from Jim Curtin
Postgame comments from Jim Curtin following the Union season opening 2-0 loss to Dallas.
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.