Player Ratings: Philadelphia Union 3 – Portland Timbers
Soft competition made for soft grading, but still there were standouts in the Union’s home win on Sunday.
Soft competition made for soft grading, but still there were standouts in the Union’s home win on Sunday.
The Union kept another clean sheet in the league, earning a 3-0 win over the Portland Timbers Sunday night. Several Union players were recognized for their performances over the weekend and from last season. Christian Pulisic is the first American male to play in and win the UEFA Champions League final. The USMNT fell to Switzerland Sunday 2-1 in a friendly.
Kacper Przybylko, Sergio Santos, and Jack Elliott scored as the Union demolished Portland Timbers at home on Sunday night.
The Portland Timbers come to town for the first time in approximately two years. The Union are looking to avenge that result and keep their streak of unbeaten matches going.
Thomas Hill takes a look at why the U’s early season MLS struggles aren’t the end of the world.
Plus, Leon Flach speaks about his move to the Union.
Plus, Andy Polo to miss the season after a terrible tackle, and disciplinary proceedings begin against Super League sides.
After watching the Union slog it out in the heat against a mediocre DC United team, it’s worth asking.
Are the Union the greatest boxer of all time? It seems so.
The Union earned a win in D.C. and the rest of week 6 action from the league. Andre Blake is in the Team of the Week for another road clean sheet, while 2 former Union stars feature in the USMNT roster.
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