On Wednesday the Philadelphia Union hosted Toronto FC at home. The first half of the game was full of physicality and goals while the second half did not bring as much excitement. We did get to see Paxten Aaronson and Jack McGlynn along with Quinn Sullivan in the second half as they subbed in for senior players. For some fans the game showed that the Union still had a spark but for others it was too late in the season for them to feel energized. The team heads to New England this weekend before heading to Mexico to take on Club America next week.
Sebastian Le Toux talks with fans while he watches the game.
Leon Flach and Sergio Santos try to chase down Dom Dwyer before he can get the pass off.
Sergio Santos receives the ball mid-air to take it down the sideline.
Kacper Przybylko being pressured by Chris Mavinga and Kemar Lawrence, heads the ball towards the net on a corner kick. Alex Bono got a hand on the ball to stop it from going into the net.
Kacper Przybylko reacts to missing a shot on goal in the beginning of the game.
Olivier Mbaizo watches his cross into the box for a Union striker.
Jakob Glesnes celebrates while Alex Bono falls into the next and the ball hits the back of the goal.
Jakob Glesnes celebrates his goal off a corner kick. Alejandro Bedoya and Sergio Santos join him in the corner.
Kai Wagner makes a pass through Marco Delgado’s flying leap to try to block his attempt.
Earning a penalty kick, Sergio Santos is taken down on a goal scoring opportunity.
Daniel Gazdag takes the penalty kick, scoring his first goal for the Union.
Sergio Santos embraces Daniel Gazdag, who holds up one finger to celebrate his first goal for the team.
Leon Flach and Sergio Santos try to chase down Dom Dwyer before he can get the pass off.
Jose Martinez and Yeferson Soteldo battle it out for the ball.
Sergio Santos strikes the ball into the net for one of three goals scored by the Union in the win over Toronto FC.
Olivier Mbaizo joins the celebration between Sergio Santos and Jose Martinez. Martinez had the assist on Sergio’s goal.
Sergio Santos give thanks as the team celebrates his goal.
Jonathan Osorio grabs and holds onto Leon Flach as he tries to receive the ball and move it up field.
Paxton Aaronson continues to work to get possession back after losing the ball.
The team congratulates Andre Blake after saving the penalty kick taken by Yeferson Soteldo.
Sergio Santos show off his ball skills beating out two Toronto defenders near the net.
Jose Marinez and Yeferson Soteldo, both from Venezuela, exchange jersey’s after the game.
Your stuff is always good, but some of these are exceptional this week.
Thank you so much for your comment and support! I think the fog from the concussion has finally settled! 🙂
Agree; exceptional shots!!
Thank you! I really appreciate your comments!
I love the shot through the net of Glesnes celebrating his goal!
Thank you! I decided to go where everyone wasn’t and this was my best shot of the moment. I was pleased with the final shot, showing victory and defeat!
Marjorie, your shot of Santos being fouled for the PK shows excellent mental anticipation of what might be about to happen.
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To anticipate that well in the run of play is doing excellent work.
Thank you Tim! I try to follow the ball and try to sense a moment happening. This was one of those times and it came through. Thank you for your comments and support!