In the knock-out rounds of the Leagues Cup, the Philadelphia Union faced CF Montreal on Friday, August 9 at Subaru Park. When these two teams faced off in the regular season in June, they tied the game at Subaru Park 2-2 and CF Montreal beat the Union 4-2 at Saputo Stadium. The game had a lot of changing possession when the teams would get close to their opponent’s goal. In extra time, Tia Baribo found the back of the net, putting the Union up going into half-time. The game teams came out ready to battle for the win in the second half. Olivier Mbaizo, Jeremy Rafanello, Alejandro Bedoya and Mikael Uhre all saw minutes in the second half when Jim Curtin made substitutions. In extra-time in the second half, Jack McGlynn and Tai Baribo connected for Tai Baribo’s first career brace in the Leagues Cup. While Jack McGlynn registered his first assist during Leagues Cup. With this win, the Union will visit rival FC Cincinnati on Tuesday for the Round of 16.
Jim Curtin and Laurent Courtois greet each other as they get ready for the game. Captain’s Andre Blake and Samuel Piette meet with the referee to determine field positions of the teams for the game.
Samuel Piette challenges Tia Baribo in the box.
Kai Wagner and Mathieu Choinière go in for the ball.
Tia Baribo signals that a handball occurred in the box on the corner from the Union.
Tom Pearce goes down as Quinn Sullivan wins the ball.
Dominic Iankov helps Quinn Sullivan with a leg cramp as Jack Elliott and Kai Wagner argue with Head Referee, Daniel Quintero.
Andre Blake is pushed fron behind by Matías Cóccaro. Afterwards the two laugh and tap hands.
With teammates watching while they warm up, Daniel Gazdag and Tia Baribo celebrate the first goal of the night.
Leon Flach keeps the ball while under pressure from Gabriele Corbo.
Kia Wagner slide tackles Dawid Bugaj to prevent a shot on goal in the second half.
Andre Blake gives instructions to Kai Wagner and Jack McGlynn during the match.
Olivier Mbaizo is shown a red card after he missed the challenge for the ball. The card was checked on VAR and was overturned to a yellow card.
Jeremy Rafanello pressures Mathieu Choinière as he receives the ball.
Jack McGlynn and Tia Baribo celebrate their connection that led to the second goal of the night, securing the win for the Union.
Jeremy Rafanello celebrates Tia Baribo’s goal with the assist from Jack McGlynn.
Homegrowns, Jack McGlynn and Jeremy Rafanello embrace after Jack’s assist to Tia Baribo in extra time.
Now I understand why we signed a six from France. Good Bye Jose Martinez and thanks for all you have done for this team.
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The Corinthians have agreed to the signing of José Martínez, a midfielder from Philadelphia Union.