Here, finally, was the big win over a big team that the Union have craved all year.
With a full game of tenacious high-pressure defense and two terrific second-half goals, the Union silenced David Villa and took down New York City FC, 2-0, at Talen Energy stadium.
After a scoreless but entertaining first half, the Union flew out of the gates in the second half. David Accam raced down the left wing in the opening seconds and forced a big save from Sean Johnson. In the 51st minute, Borek Dockal forced his way past two defenders and laid a pass for an unmarked C.