The Philadelphia Union U15 team’s run to the MLS Next Cup final ended in defeat, but Ryan Richter’s group will return home from Frisco, Texas with plenty of lessons and unforgettable memories.
Real Salt Lake scored goals each side of halftime and their goalkeeper Fernando Delgado was there to deny the Union’s comeback attempt in Friday night’s final played inside Toyota Stadium, the home of FC Dallas.
RSL opened on the front foot and struck first in the 15th minute when Izahi Amparo weaved his way through the box to beat a couple defenders and set up Jude Wellings for an easy finish.