Winning

After a long and brutal two win less months, the Union pulled off a must win against the first place Crew. Philadelphia's defense came up big in the game, the Crew have a great offense with Andres Mendoza who has the third most goals scored in the MLS at ten. The Union hit the ground running at the start of the first half, applying pressure and getting shots on net. The struggle to find a goal ended early when Roger Torres sent in a beautiful ball in for an open Le Toux. Le Toux sent a shot that slipped past William Hesmer, Columbus' keeper, in the 32nd minute. Which was all the Union needed to break their win less streak. There were other chances for the Union to extend their lead. In the 42nd minute Le Toux had the ball down on the Crew's end-line, passed it to the young Zach Pfeffer who ripped a shot as he turned toward the goal but was covered up by Hesmer, the Union's best chance at making it a 2-0 game. Columbus battled back, especially late in the game in stoppage time. But Philadelphia's defense held up and Zac Macmath staid strong in the box and was able to pick up his first MLS win. A huge win for the Union, and a great game for Le Toux, showing that he is back to being the offensive power he was last season. The Union are now only two points behind Columbus, and one point behind Kansas City, who happen to be the Union's next opponent tomorrow night in Kansas Cities brand new stadium. A tough road test with playoff implications on the line.