Aston Villa made Nathan Delfouneso’s first half tally stand up, winning 1-0 over the Philadelphia Union in a tightly contested friendly at PPL Park on Wednesday night.
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The other Farfan (and other displaced midfielders)
Gabriel Farfan has been dazzling with his ball skills. What could he do if returned to midfield? PSP explores the possibilities for him and the rest of the displaced Union midfielders.
Analysis & player ratings: Union 2-1 Impact
The Union lost their shape and again struggled through the midfield, but were saved by Captain Courageous, and 2012 MLS All Star, Carlos Valdes.
Match report: Philadelphia Union 2-1 Montreal Impact
Carlos Valdes struck a stoppage time winner to save Zac MacMath’s blushes as the Union beat Montreal Impact 2-1 in the first ever meeting between the two clubs.
Preview: Union vs Montreal Impact
The Union were bullied by Sporting Kansas City and the Montreal Impact will have noticed. Can Philly adjust their open style of play as opponents look to beat them up? UPDATE: Michael Farfan out with groin injury.
Match report: Union 0-2 Kansas City
Sporting Kansas City ended the Union’s US Open Cup run in the semifinals on Wednesday night, earning a 2-0 victory in physical match.