Chris Pontius had a goal and an assist and the Philadelphia Union beat Columbus Crew SC 3-2 on Wednesday night to extend their Eastern Conference lead.
Philadelphia is unbeaten in its last eight games -- with three wins and five draws -- to tie a franchise mark.
Pontius tied it at 1-1 in the 21st minute. He trapped a long cross, took four touches along the 18-yard box and scored through traffic.
In the second half, Pontius connected with Vincent Nogueira in the 57th for a 2-1 lead. Pontius' cross went over a crowd in front of goal and Nogueira's shot from distance deflected into the back of the net.