With the game still goalless heading into the final 30 minutes, former Chelsea striker Drogba was introduced from the bench, to a rapturous reception from a sell-out crowd.
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The Union (7-13-6), who ended a five-game winless run, found the mark when C.J. Sapong lofted a pass to Eric Ayuk, whose shot was redirected in front by Le Toux for his sixth goal of the season.
Didier Drogba will debut for the Montreal Impact on Saturday, coach Frank Klopas confirmed.
“I think we have to be smart with him, we don’t want to have any setbacks”.
Cristian Techera back-heeled in a goal in the 32nd minute for the Whitecaps who moved two points above Los Angeles.
Real Salt Lake downed the Seattle Sounders 2-0 after Javier Morales and Sebastian Jaime scored early.
At the other end of the table, leaders DC United suffered a second straight defeat, this time a 2-0 loss courtesy of the San Jose Earthquakes.
In Columbus, Jack McInerney’s 88th minute strike lifted the Crew to a 3-2 victory over Sporting Kansas City.
Drogba entered Saturday’s game against the Philadelphia Union as a substitute in the 59th minute with the score tied 0-0.
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In Chicago, Dillon Serna scored in the opening minute as Colorado beat Chicago Fire 1-0 to snap a three-game losing streak.
