San Jose crushed the Union on the flanks for the first half hour and then hung on for the win.
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Match Report: Philadelphia Union 0-1 San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose were the better team, but Rafael Baca’s red card gave the Union the chance they needed to steal a road point. In the end they were unable to beat Jon Busch, falling 1-0.
The Week in Tweets
The boys talk Euro transfer window and Macklemore. Player and reader reactions to the draw with Montreal. It’s all in The Week in Tweets.
Preview: Union at San Jose Earthquakes
San Jose is good at home. Can Philly steal a much-needed three points at Buck Shaw Stadium without Amobi Okugo?
Playing on the road: Tedium and tactics
Our series on the challenges of playing on the road concludes with a look at some the unglamorous aspects of travel and away tactics.
Playing on the road: The intimidation factor
Our series on the difficulties of playing on the road continues with a look at the challenges of dealing with a hostile crowd.