Miguel Rodríguez had a goal in each half and the Philadelphia Union offense couldn’t take advantage of a red card in a 2-0 loss to Tigres UANL in the Premier Division semifinal of the Generation adidas Cup at Toyota Stadium on Thursday.
The Union came out strong in the first half, as Axel Picazo and Brenden Aaronson nearly connected for a goal early. Chad Letts had another productive game with his hold-up play and skill on the ball, but it wasn’t enough to solve the Tigres defense.
Union goalkeeper Kris Shakes made a fine save early on and the defense weathered a few storms, but an unmarked Rodríguez delivered the first goal off a corner kick to put the Mexican club up 1-0 going into the break.