It started early and it didn't let up until the 36th minute. The Union ran riot over DC United in the first half on their way to a 3-1 win. Jim Curtin rolled out a 4-2-3-1 shape with Ilsinho and Brenden Aaronson on the wings, and both players made their mark.
Time flies when you’re having fun, and the first half absolutely sped by for Philadelphia Union. DC United had no answers up the Union left as Brenden Aaronson and Kai Wagner combined in the fifth minute to set up Kacper Przybylko for the opening goal of the match.