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The Union lost their shape and again struggled through the midfield, but were saved by Captain Courageous, and 2012 MLS All Star, Carlos Valdes.
PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for Saturday nights Philadelphia Union 2-1 victory over the expansion Montreal Impact at PPL Park, which came from a dramatic stoppage time winner from Carlos Valdes.
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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.
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.