New York targeted the left channel, and Shaun Wright-Phillips won his mano-y-mano matchup with Ray Gaddis in the second half. Philly heads to Orlando desperately in need of an identity and a win.
Player ratings
Player ratings and analysis: DC United 3-2 Union
Ben Olsen used Fabinho’s arm injury late in the first half to tinker with his team shape. It paid off almost immediately and the Union never regained a foothold in the match.
Player ratings and analysis: Toronto FC 2-1 Union
Toronto turned the tables on the Union, shutting down Philly’s playmakers and striking on their best move of the match.
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.
Analysis and Player Ratings: Union 2-2 Impact
The weather dominated the day, as the Union were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw against the visiting Impact.
Analysis and Player Ratings: Union 1-0 Sounders
Three points are always a good thing, but given their struggles to see off Seattle’s weakened team, the Union will have to take their game to another level when Montreal comes to town on Saturday.