Derrick Jones’ well-taken second half goal led Philadelphia Union to a 1-0 victory over German DFP Pokal Cup champions Eintracht Frankfurt at Talen Energy Stadium Saturday evening. Frankfurt was gearing up for a season-opening SuperCup match against Bayern Munich and the Union were staying fresh in advance of a home US Open Cup quarterfinal showdown with Orlando City SC Wednesday evening.
Jim Curtin started Warren Creavalle alongside homegrown players Derrick Jones and Anthony Fontana in midfield. Olivier Mbaizo made his first Union appearance, starting on the right of defense next to Jack Elliott, Richie Marquez, and Fabinho, with the latter wearing the captain’s armband.