It didn't take Roland Alberg long to make an impact for the Union. Inserted in the 65th minute, Alberg ripped a shot from just outside the box in the 67th minute to open the scoring in a 2-0 win over Sporting Kansas City Saturday night before 17,911 at Talen Energy Stadium.
It was the ninth goal of the season for Alberg, who had just replaced Fabian Herbers.
For good measure Alberg assisted on Tranquillo Barnetta's goal in second-half stoppage time.
The Union played a man up from the 59th minute, when SKC midfielder Jimmy Medranda earned his second yellow card of the game.