Holding off New England Revolution was never going to be easy for Philadelphia Union. The Revs pressure was well-organized on Saturday, and they kept Philly’s shape deep throughout the first half. Returning Teal Bunbury to the striker’s role also gave Brad Friedel’s men more dynamism after turnovers, since Diego Fagundez could dart around behind the Union midfield while still having three players in front of him when he collected the ball.
But in those big matches on the road, when the home team has its tail up and is desperately in need of points after a dry spell, finding ways to manufacture goals is all about executing in the moments when you have the most control.