The Philadelphia Union kicked off their play in the MLS is Back Tournament with a 1-0 against New York City FC on Thursday with the match’s lone goal coming from Captain Alejandro Bedoya in the 63rd minute. While NYC was possibly the more consistent team during the game, the Union still had a strong performance against one of the league’s best.
Union fans have had a long break from Major League Soccer competition, so needless to say, there’s a lot to talk about from this game. Let’s get into it.
The Union Look a Bit Different in Orlando
Thursday’s game gave us a look into what to expect from the Union’s style of play during the Orlando tournament: slow, steady, but ready to explode at any given opportunity.