Union trip Revolution, 3-0

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Carlos Ruiz and Carlos Valdes each scored within a 13-minute span early in the first half to lead the Union to a 3-0 win over the New England Revolution on Sunday night.

The Union (8-4-7) extended their unbeaten streak to five matches and overtook New York for first place in the Eastern Conference.

New England (3-9-7), which extended its winless streak to nine, hasn't won since May 14.

Ruiz netted his team-leading sixth goal in the 11th minute, while Valdes, a defender, tallied his first MLS career goal in the 24th - both goals coming courtesy of some slipshod New England defense.

Worsening matters for New England was the red-card ejection of midfielder Benny Feilhaber in the 65th minute for a flagrant hard tackle on Ruiz. Sheanon Williams scored the Union's third goal in the 93d minute.

Ruiz finished off a well-constructed set of passes. Justin Mapp sent the ball to the far left side where Keon Daniel headed it toward the net. Ruiz charged on the ball unmolested, sticking his foot out for the go-ahead goal.

Then, on a free kick taken by Kyle Nakazawa, Union striker Sebastien LeToux got his head onto the ball, sending it toward the goalmouth where Valdes beat the Revolution defense, sticking his right foot out to tuck the ball into the back of the net.

New England did not have a shot on goal. Union goalie Fardy Mondragon secured his seventh shutout of the season. Other than four corner kicks, the Revolution's lone threat came off a Darrius Barnes header over the crossbar in the 85th minute.