Jack Elliott had a brace inside the first half hour and Fafa Picault converted from the spot to give the Philadelphia Union a critical road win over New England Revolution on Saturday night.
The English defender, starting his third consecutive match in place of the injured Mark McKenzie, had only one goal entering the match in 40 career appearances.
The 2-0 lead would be squandered with a rough start to the second half that saw the Revolution get a goal off a long range shot and deflection from Andrew Farrell.