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Down a Man, Union Battle to 2-1 Loss to Seattle Sounders FC

April 17, 2016 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Philadelphia Union News Release


SEATTLE, Wash. - Philadelphia Union lost 2-1 to Seattle Sounders FC Saturday night in front 39,620 fans at CenturyLink Field. Despite being down to 10 men, Sebastien Le Toux brought the Union within a goal in the 73rd minute, but the Union couldn't find an equalizer. They'll return to action Saturday, April 23 against New York City FC.

Chad Marshall opened the scoring in the 41st minute off a corner kicker from Andreas Ivanschitz. Union defenders were caught in traffic and Marshall was left unmarked for the open header. The match went into halftime, 1-0, and Roland Alberg picked up a second yellow card in the 53rd minute, dropping the Union to 10 men.

Jordan Morris doubled the Sounders lead in the 71st minute, but the Union immediately answered as Le Toux smashed home a volley from Sapong. The forward headed a Fabinho cross perfectly for Le Toux, who was injured on the play (cramp) and was replaced by Fabian Herbers.

The Union will return to action on Saturday, April 23 at Talen Energy Stadium against New York City FC. Kick is scheduled for 4 p.m. and will be broadcast on 6abc. Single game and group tickets are still available by visiting PhiladelphiaUnion.com/tickets or by calling 1-877-21-UNION.


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