After scoring two goals in the first four minutes, the Union eventually gave up three of their own, falling prey to the boa-constrictor-like grip of DC United.
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Preview: Union at DC United
Much like last season, Philly needs a strong run in the second half of the season to make a playoff push. A 120 minute midweek game will test the starters’ legs on Sunday.
Union trade Sheanon Williams to Houston
The Union have traded Sheanon Williams to Houston Dynamo in exchange for “general allocation money and future considerations.”
USOC postgame video: NY Red Bulls 1-1 (3-4) Union
Comments from Jim Curtin, John McCarthy, Fernando Aristeguieta, and Ray Gaddis following Tuesday’s US Open Cup quarterfinal victory over NYRB.
USOC match report: NY Red Bulls 1-1 (3-4) Union
John McCarthy was the star as Philadelphia Union played with ten men for 80 minutes and still came out on top of New York Red Bulls to book a place in the US Open Cup semifinal. They will play Chicago or Orlando City.
Player ratings and analysis: Toronto FC 2-1 Union
Toronto turned the tables on the Union, shutting down Philly’s playmakers and striking on their best move of the match.