The win sees Philadelphia move above New York City at the top of the standings, one point clear and still with a game in hand.
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This contest should be easier for the Union (4-3-3) being at home, where they are 3-0-2.
The team now has a good idea where they stand on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball and are hoping to keep their consistency level up against one of their biggest rivals, D.C. United (3-4-4), on Friday night.
Philadelphia Union is third in the Eastern Conference with 15 points having won 4 games, drawn 3 and lost 3. “I think [Nick] DeLeon’s done a good job in the center of midfield”.
“They have a strong team”, Barnetta says.
“I’m sure it’ll be a bit different emotionally, just lining up against them but we had a preseason match, which helped me a little bit get used to it”, Pontius said. The 23-year-old U.S. defender’s first goal in 31 MLS appearances proving enough to break United’s resistance. After a corner, Alvaro Saborio got on his bike and ripped a shot on goal from close range.
Visiting United fall to sixth in the East table on 13 points. “Two, three wins here and there can really separate you. We don’t want that”.
Pontius, who has been stellar with four goals and two assists with his new club, has said his return to RFK Stadium on August 6 will be more emotional.
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Olsen played his final season with D.C. when Pontius was a rookie in 2009. “You know, he just wants to win – at the end of the day it’s about getting three points”. At home this year Philadelphia has played some of its best soccer, going 3-0-2 in five matches at Talen Energy Stadium. The game will air on Univision Deportes.
