A win’s a win for the Union who will be glad to bring three points back from the west coast despite a less than stellar performance. Suspensions to Gabriel Farfan and Keon Daniel will hurt the team in the short term, though.
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Late reaction to Sat’s win/suspensions. More.
Nowak said Union deserved to win, others call Union performance disgraceful. Harrisburg starts season with win and draw on the road. Eastern Conference roundup. Convey and KC hilarious. PSP Mike on hand in England as Reading FC clinch first place.
Chivas USA 0-1 Union; Nowak, Daniel, Garfan ejected
Michael Farfan’s brilliance became Freddy Adu’s first goal of the season. Adu backheeled the winner beyond Dan Kennedy, and the Union held on with nine men to earn a difficult road victory.
Player of the week: Sheanon Williams
The Union right back broke his mouth, played out of position, took some hard knocks to the head, and still put in a great shift to help secure a clean sheet against Columbus.
Analysis & player ratings: Union 1-0 Crew
Solid throughout, the Union deserved their victory. But with only three goals from five matches, changes need to be made up top. Includes video interviews with Sheanon Williams, Raymon Gaddis, Gabriel Farfan, Brian Carroll.
In pictures: Union 1-0 Crew at PPL Park
PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for Saturday afternoon’s Philadelphia Union 1-0 win over Columbus Crew at PPL Park.