The Philadelphia Union took on LAFC on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Subaru Park. The game was as lack luster as the weather and as the rain came down in the second half, fans began to leave the scoreless affair.
Jakob Glesnes’ streak of 101 MLS starts came to an end, also missing the game was José Martínez, both with midweek injuries.
In the first few minutes of the game, a yellow card was issued to Aaron Long for elbowing Julián Carranza in the face. Carranza stayed in the game but was subbed due to feeling dizzy at the half. Many fans felt that this play should have resulted in a red card but the referee only issued a yellow card.
The Union put a ball into the next but that DOOP was called off for being offside. That was the only shot to find the back of the net for either team all night.
Late in the 2nd half, another yellow card was issued to an LAFC player, this time it was Sergio Palencia for a challenge on Kai Wagner. Andre Blake has his 8th clean sheet on the season and the Union remain unbeaten in the last 4 league games.
Although the Union did not get 3 points, they are still in a 4-way tie for third place in the Eastern Conference. The pressure is on as the regular season winds down giving the Union 5 games to climb the table.
Having the honor of banging the big drum on Saturday night was Josh Shapiro, the Governor of Pennsylvania since 2023.
Kellyn Acosta and Jesús Bueno collide midfield, both going for the ball.
After winning the header, Aaron Long elbows Julián Carranza in the side of the face. He is checked for a concussion on the field and plays the first half being substituted in the locker room for feeling dizzy.
Daniel Gazdag receives the ball to his chest near the box.
Nathan Harriel fights for the ball but ends up with him receiving a foul on the play.
A fan yells at the referee on the field for issuing a foul to Nathan Harriel.
Daniel Gazdag is pressured from the back by Aaron Long, while receiving the ball.
Mikeal Uhre reacts to a lost chance to score in the beginning of the game.
Diego Palacios dangerously challenges Nathan Harriel for the ball.
Mikeal Uhre and Aaron Long battle for the ball.
Mikeal Uhre blocks the ball as Jesús Murillo tried to clear it to the other side of the field.
Nathan Harriel show he ability to easily win header against Diego Palacios.
Daniel Gazdag points towards the family area as the team celebrates a goal. The goal was called offside and did not count.
Kai Wagner challenges Ryan Hollingshead inside the box with a header.
Jack McGlynn receives the ball and scans the field for the play.
Sergi Palencia painfully takes down Jesús Bueno.
Sergi Palencia gets a yellow card after he takes down Kai Wagner.
Andre Blake makes a save off a corner, keeping the game at 0-0.
Quinn Sullivan gets a foul as he slide tackles Kellyn Acosta.
Finding space through a split field. Daniel Gazdag plans his next move.
Jack Elliot give a thumbs up to the fans as he leaves the field.
The Union will face FC Dallas on Wednesday the 28th of September at Subaru Park.
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