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Defensive lapses prove to be the difference in Philadelphia Union loss to FC Toronto

Let’s not overreact to a loss against a Toronto FC team on the rise after underperforming in the beginning of the season.

Alejandro Pozuelo played every bit of the role you’d expect from an MLS Best XI and potential Player of the Year, and one could argue that Pablo Piatti was the most dangerous outside threat the Union have seen since Sebastián Blanco in the MLS is Back Tournament. But the game last Saturday night was there to be had for the Union, and if not for two lapses in the box, one minor and one major, the Union could have stolen three points after Sergio Santos’ early goal forced the semi-hosts to press for most of the game.