Uhre's hat trick leads Union to 4-2 victory over Toronto

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Toronto FC goalkeeper Sean Johnson (1) shouts in protest after Philadelphia Union forward Mikael Uhre scored during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

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Philadelphia Union defender Kai Wagner, right, tries to block Toronto FC midfielder Richie Laryea during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

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Philadelphia Union forward Julián Carranza (9) keeps the ball away Toronto FC defender Raoul Petretta during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

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Toronto FC forward Federico Bernardeschi (10) moves around Philadelphia Union midfielder Jack McGlynn (16) during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

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Philadelphia Union forward Julián Carranza (9) and Toronto FC midfielder Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty (7) fall over the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

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Toronto FC goalkeeper Sean Johnson blocks a shot on goal during the second half of the team’s MLS soccer match against the Philadelphia Union, Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

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Toronto FC midfielder Richie Laryea, left, tries to block a kick from Philadelphia Union defender Damion Lowe (17) during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

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Philadelphia Union forward Mikael Uhre gestures after he scored against Toronto FC during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)

CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Mikael Uhre scored three goals and the Philadelphia Union breezed to a 4-2 victory over Toronto FC on Saturday night.

Lukas MacNaughton’s own-goal gave Philadelphia (3-4-2) a 1-0 lead 16 minutes into the match.

Uhre followed with a goal four minutes later to give Philadelphia a 2-0 lead. The Union made it 3-0 at halftime when Uhre again found the net — in the 43rd minute. Alejandro Bedoya and Julian Carranza had assists on Uhre’s first goal and Dániel Gazdag and Bedoya notched assists on Uhre’s second tally.

Uhre completed the hat trick when he took passes from Carranza and Gazdag and scored in the 56th minute to put the Union up 4-0. Uhre has scored five goals this season.

Lorenzo Insigne scored unassisted for Toronto (1-2-6) in the 66th minute. Richie Laryea capped the scoring with a goal in the second minute of stoppage time with assists from Jonathan Osorio and Alonso Coello.

The Union had an 18-10 advantage in shots and a 7-5 edge in shots on goal.

Andre Blake saved three shots for Philadelphia. Sean Johnson had four saves for Toronto.

Philadelphia has won four straight at home over Toronto by a combined score of 16-2. The Union allowed one more goal than Dallas did in setting a league record by outscoring Sporting KC 16-1 in a four-match span at home.

Toronto returns home to host New York City FC on Saturday. Philadelphia is idle.

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Uhre’s hat trick leads Union to 4-2 victory over Toronto

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