The Union played to an exciting 3-3 draw against the Chicago Fire on Saturday night, while the rest of the league was in action over the weekend. The Portland Timbers have accused a Minnesota player of racial abuse, with an investigation coming. The Euro 2020 knockout rounds have started, and some surprising results are already coming out.
An undermanned Portland Timbers side came to Subaru Park on Sunday, and were summarily dispatched, 3-0. Here’s how the Union did it.
PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand Sunday night as the Philadelphia Union defeated the Portland Timbers in a cold, rainy but exciting game.
Sunday night showed a team taking advantage of a situation, rather than falling victim to one.
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.