Philadelphia Union became too narrow and too stretched, but they still had chances to take points in a difficult environment in Portland.
Player ratings
Analysis and player ratings: Union 1-1 Montreal Impact
Set piece defending canceled out Tranquillo Barnetta’s fine goal in a lethargic but intriguing tactical battle.
Analysis and Player Ratings: Chicago Fire 3-0 Union
Though the Union don’t have any fatal flaws, they fall apart when all of their defensive flaws are exposed at once.
Analysis and player ratings: Union 2-0 Sporting KC
Up a man and a goal, the Union did the hard work necessary to get a big three points.
Analysis & player ratings: Columbus Crew 1-2 Philadelphia Union
Keegan Rosenberry’s quickfire response earned the Union a huge three points in Columbus.
Player ratings & analysis: Union 1-3 Toronto FC
Ken Tribbett’s rough night overshadowed a number of other consistent problems that have plagued the second half of the Union’s 2016 season.