A Fafa Picault goal and a couple of huge Andre Blake saves saw the Philadelphia Union win their first game in four tries and take the lead in the all-time series with D.C. United.
Things got off to a bit of an auspicious start when in the 13th minute CJ Sapong was knocked down in the D.C. United box by Kofi Opare, but a penalty was not awarded.
D.C. United would have most of the good looks on goal in the early parts of the first half, as the Union conceded possession to D.C. United and defensive miscues allowed for decent looks on goal for the black and red.