Philadelphia Union dropped a 3-1 home decision to Portland Timbers Saturday night at Talen Energy Stadium in front of a crowd of 15,437. The Union will continue their three-match homestand this coming Friday when they host NYCFC on ESPN.
The contest started with both clubs trading chances in the first 20 minutes. The Union had their best opportunity when CJ Sapong sent a nifty backheel pass to Fabinho in the box. Fabinho’s attempt was denied by Portland goalkeeper Jake Gleeson to keep the match scoreless.
Philadelphia struck first in the first half thanks to the aerial attack from Richie Marquez.