Once again, a major gaffe by Chris Seitz kept the Union from a clean sheet and a much needed victory. After dominating the game for 70 minutes and after a great goal from Sebastien Le Toux, Seitz failed to set up his wall properly and then allowed Danny Arnaud's free kick to swing over his head into the goal.

Once again, a major gaffe by Chris Seitz kept the Union from a clean sheet and a much needed victory. After dominating the game for 70 minutes and after a great goal from Sebastien Le Toux, Seitz failed to set up his wall properly and then allowed Danny Arnaud's free kick to swing over his head into the goal.

What is that number next to Chicago? Is that a zero? Why yes it is. The Union pitched their first ever shutout on Saturday night with a deserved victory over a tired Chicago team. Sebastien Le Toux scored his 11 th goal of the season for the only goal of the game. Playing their 3rd game in eight days, Chicago appeared to have heavy legs in the first half as the Union dictated play.

So, following up on the whole Pepsi Refresh thing, the days leading up to the final vote had me fearing the worst, with Jimmy Conrad playing up the competition aspect something fierce all over the Facebook and the Twitter, with Landon Donovan and Edson Buddle and God knows who all else getting into the act.

Philadelphia Union dominated Saturday as they defeated Chivas USA 3-0.

Alejandro Moreno, Fred and Sebastien Le Toux scored, and the Union allowed only two shots on goal to secure their second shutout of the year. The three-goal margin of victory was the largest ever for the Union.

Each goal for the Union came off a set piece, flipping what has been a major weakness for this team all season.

Photo by Howard C. Smith/ ISIphotos.com Photo by Howard C. Smith/ ISIphotos.com

Philadelphia probably won't be heading to the playoffs in their inaugural season but the Union continue to play solidly at home, defeating a reeling Chivas USA 3-0 on Saturday afternoon following a 10-day break.

Photo by Howard C. Smith/ ISIphotos.com Photo by Howard C. Smith/ ISIphotos.com

Philadelphia probably won't be heading to the playoffs in their inaugural season but the Union continue to play solidly at home, defeating a reeling Chivas USA 3-0 on Saturday afternoon following a 10-day break.

The Philadelphia Union defeated Chivas USA by the score of 3-0 at the PPL Park. Here are some photos from Saturday's game. (Click on the photo for a full-size photo.)

Blue men - there're everywhere

Danny Mwanga had an early opportunity

Danny Califf and Fred pressure Justin Braun

Alejandro Moreno holding off Michael Umaña

Justin Mapp working the ball forward

Sons of Ben and the scarfs

Sebastien Le Toux working the ball up the sideline

Justin Mapp holds off Rodolfo Espinoza

Stefani Miglioranzi prepares to cross the ball

Alejandro Moreno fines the ball and directs it into the net for the first goal

Danny Califf goes for the ball in the offensive end

Fred settles the ball and finds a hole in the defense

Sebastien Le Toux recieves a chest full of leg

Sebastien Le Toux scores on a direct kick

More pressure from Sebastien Le Toux

Photo essay by Paul Rudderow

The Philadelphia Union defeated Chivas USA by the score of 3-0 at the PPL Park. Here are some photos from Saturday's game. (Click on the photo for a full-size photo.)

Blue men - there're everywhere

Danny Mwanga had an early opportunity

Danny Califf and Fred pressure Justin Braun

Alejandro Moreno holding off Michael Umaña

Justin Mapp working the ball forward

Sons of Ben and the scarfs

Sebastien Le Toux working the ball up the sideline

Justin Mapp holds off Rodolfo Espinoza

Stefani Miglioranzi prepares to cross the ball

Alejandro Moreno fines the ball and directs it into the net for the first goal

Danny Califf goes for the ball in the offensive end

Fred settles the ball and finds a hole in the defense

Sebastien Le Toux recieves a chest full of leg

Sebastien Le Toux scores on a direct kick

More pressure from Sebastien Le Toux

Photo essay by Paul Rudderow

Editor's note: Over the next week, PSP contributors will be posting what we're calling "raves" about some of our favorite Philadelphia players. They need not be the team's best players, but they're guys we like. You heard plenty of rants when they were losing. Here are the raves, starting with Adam's about Sebastien Le Toux.

Editor's note: Over the next week, PSP contributors will be posting what we're calling "raves" about some of our favorite Philadelphia players. They need not be the team's best players, but they're guys we like. You heard plenty of rants when they were losing. Here are the raves, starting with Adam's about Sebastien Le Toux.