The Philadelphia Union found themselves one Cristian Maidana free kick away from drawing the Houston Dynamo; any save by Andre Blake or missed shot would have gotten the job done. Unfortunately for the Union though, that's not what happened. Maidana roofed the free kick into the net in the last minute of stoppage time, sealing the Union's 1-0 defeat Saturday night in Houston.
The Philadelphia Union started the match with midfielder Roland Alberg playing as a false nine with Chris Pontius, Tranquillo Barnetta, and Ilsinho as the attacking midfielders. Brian Carroll and Warren Creavalle played in the double pivot with Fabinho, Richie Marquez, Josh Yaro, and Keegan Rosenberry manning the back line.