CHESTER, Pa. — Jacen Russel-Rowe got on the end of a cross from Alexandru Matan in the 56th minute to score the lone goal for Columbus Crew 2 and hand Philadelphia Union II their first loss of the MLS Next Pro era at Subaru Park on Sunday.
Union II head coach Marlon LeBlanc had arguably his strongest side of the young season so far with nine first team players in the starting XI a day after the first team narrowly defeated the Crew 1-0.
Academy amateur Jackson Gilman started at right back and rookie forward Stefan Stojanovic were the only non-first team players in the starting lineup.