CHESTER — It’s difficult not to look at the totality of the Philadelphia Union’s performance on Thursday night against Cruz Azul and not come away with positive thoughts.
The Union lost 1-0 to one of the best teams on the continent to start off Leagues Cup, but they deserved at least a draw inside Subaru Park.
“This team has gone from last place in MLS to playing one of the best teams in Concacaf and being the better team,” Union interim head coach Ryan Richter said. “That’s a step forward. I hate to lose, but the push at the end and the way we adjusted in the second half, I’m really proud of.”