Newly promoted Premier League side AFC Bournemouth dominated the Union tin a 4-1 win at PPL Park.
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Player ratings and analysis: Union 3-0 Portland Timbers
A collection of stellar performances were rightly overshadowed by Andrew Wenger’s first goal of the season as the Union made their dominance count against a flaccid opponent.
Postgame video and quote sheet: Union 3-0 Timbers
Postgame wrap with Mike and Kevin. Video of Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference and postgame comments from Andrew Wenger, Ray Gaddis, Vincent Nogueira, and Cristian Maidana.
Match Report: Philadelphia Union 3-0 Portland Timbers
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.
Eric Ayuk and the tale of Rainbow FC
Is Eric Ayuk’s former club exploiting a loophole in FIFA’s ban on third party ownership with Ayuk and other MLS players? PSP’s Dan Walsh lays out the story of a fascinating business operating on soccer’s frontier.
Preview: Union vs Portland Timbers
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.