MATCH RECAP: Boom goes the Dynamo

Philadelphia Union picked up their third road win of the season by dropping a trio of goals on short-handed Houston Dynamo at BBVA Compass Stadium Wednesday evening in Houston. Mauro Manotas opened the scoring for the home side, but Ale Bedoya scored on either side of halftime to put Philly ahead before Fafa Picault finished the match with a well-taken penalty.

First half

Houston had the upper hand early and they were threatening off Union turnovers. Boniek Garcia was spreading the ball around well from midfield and Philly struggled to get past the organized pressure of Houston’s front four.

In the 10th minute, neat combination play up the left freed Tomas Martinez in the channel. He centered…