US EditionMax Arfsten’s Goal, Patrick Schulte’s 3 Saves Help Crew Beat Union 2
Patrick Schulte made three saves and earned his second shutout as Columbus extended Philadelphia’s skid to four matches.
- On Saturday night, the Columbus Crew defeated the Philadelphia Union 2-0, with 25-year-old Max Arfsten scoring in the fifth minute and a late own goal sealing the victory.
- The Philadelphia Union had its three-game unbeaten streak snapped after opening the season with a losing streak—the worst start in club history.
- Arfsten scored early, beating goalkeeper Andre Blake with a low shot inside the left post. The Crew doubled its lead in first-half stoppage time when defender Nathan Harriel's clearance attempt ricocheted off Blake into the net.
- Goalkeeper Patrick Schulte recorded his second shutout this season for Columbus, finishing with three saves. Blake also made three saves for Philadelphia but could not prevent the two goals allowed.
- Philadelphia defender Japhet Sery Larsen received a straight red card in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage time, compounding the visitors' struggles as they fell to the Crew.
22 Articles
22 Articles
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Henry HeraldMax Arfsten nets early goal as Crew proceeds to blank Union
Max Arfsten scored in the fifth minute and Patrick Schulte made three saves to help the Columbus Crew defeat the visiting Philadelphia Union 2-0 on Saturday.
Columbus Crew 2–0 Philadelphia Union: Early Strike and Own Goal Seal Commanding Home Win
By Cristina Burgos Columbus Crew delivered a composed performance at home, defeating Philadelphia Union 2-0 in a match defined by early efficiency and defensive control. The breakthrough came quickly, as Max Arfsten opened the scoring in just the 5th minute, finishing from close range to give Columbus an early 1-0 advantage. The hosts maintained pressure throughout the first half, limiting Philadelphia’s attacking rhythm. Columbus doubled their …
Columbus Crew downs Philadelphia Union in emphatic 2-0 home victory
The Columbus Crew earned a second-straight win Saturday night, defeating 15th-place Eastern Conference rivals Philadelphia Union by two goals and earning a clean sheet. Max Arfsten’s opening strike gave the Black & Gold a quick advantage, and an own goal from the visitors just before half-time provided a comfortable cushion. The result sees the Crew move into 8th place in the Eastern Conference on 12 points, ahead of FC Cincinnati on goal differ…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
