The Union were far from their best, but a huge effort from CJ Sapong and Tranquillo Barnetta’s return to the lineup helped the Philly go to 3-0 at home this season.
Player ratings
Analysis and player ratings: Seattle Sounders 2-1 Philadelphia Union
Sigi Schmid made the right adjustments as Seattle grew into the match and nabbed three points in a closely contested match.
Player ratings & analysis: Union 2-1 Orlando City SC
Tranquillo Barnetta stole three points for the Union after an evenly contested match looked destined to end in a draw.
Analysis and player ratings: Chicago Fire 1-0 Union
Harsh conditions and a red card conspired with Chicago Fire to end the Union’s two match win streak. Although there were few outstanding performances, the trend of playing mostly mistake-free soccer continued.
Player ratings & analysis: Union 3-0 New England Revolution
The Union were very good defensively in their second win of the season, but there is plenty of work still to be done.
Analysis & player ratings: Columbus Crew 1-2 Philadelphia Union
The Union’s defensive organization gave them a chance to win on Saturday, and Chris Pontius did the rest.