Photo: Paul Rudderow
Philadelphia Union
Another homegrown signing: Jack de Vries chose to sign with Philly over Dutch suitors.
Mark McKenzie is focused on earning his way back to the starting lineup.
Jim Curtin isn’t worried about the Union’s road form.
And noted loud voice Anthony Gargano declares Philly a 5-for-5 city.
MLS
Wayne Rooney got sent off early (meaning he’ll miss United’s match in Chester this weekend) and D.C. lost to the Red Bulls at home 2-1.
NYCFC got one past Columbus on the road for a tidy 1-0 win.
Carlos Vela doing Carlos Vela things. <eyeballs emoji>
Absolutely filthy, @11carlosV. 🙈#LAFCvSJ // Heineken #RivalryWeek pic.twitter.com/F8M10bk091
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 22, 2019
Takeaways from Wednesday’s games.
NWSL
Orlando Pride knocked off Chicago Red Stars 2-1 despite an early injury to Alex Morgan.
was genuinely excited to see Rooney Saturday. gonna have to wait for a possible playoff matchup.
Vela’s just messing with people now.
Am I the only one who found that to be unnecessary? He could’ve taken the shot so much sooner..
End result: Goal. And with style.
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I’m 100% glad he did it the way he did it.
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More please.