On July 26th the Philadelphia Union hosted the Colorado Rapids in a match ending 3-1. Colorado struck first with a goal in the 37th minute by Rafael Navarro. The Union had chances in the first half that didn’t result in a goal. In the second half, Kai Wagner’s corner resulted in a goal by Mikeal Uhre, equalizing the score in the 64th minute. In the 60th minute, a yellow card was issued to Djordje Mihailovic and a few minutes later Reggie Cannon also picked up a yellow card. Tai Baribo pushed a Colorado player into the back of the net prompting a response from Zach Steffan.
This exchange of words continued throughout the game until Baribo came off the field following a goal scored by Uhre in the 89th minute. Prior to celebrating with the team, Baribo celebrated in front of Stefan as he was on his knees after missing the ball. Both Baribo and Steffan picked up yellow cards during the second half of the match. Uhre had a brace on the night with assists from both Vassilev and Bedoya. At the final whistle, the Union registered its 200th win!
Also celebrating milestones were Andre Blake reaching 260 MLS starts while Bedoya registered his 40th assist. Tai Baribo now has the second most goals in the MLS.
The starting 11 gather at center field before kick-off.
Andre Blake gives instructions to the team in the first few minutes of the game.
Indiana Vassilev works the ball up field in the first half.
Kai Wagner keeps Rafael Navarro away from he ball with a questionable foul.
With a Colorado Rapids player down, Jovan Lukic continues the play before the whistle is blown.
Jakob Glesnes clears the ball on a Colorado corner.
A mistake by Jakob Glesnes leads to a goal by Colorado’s Rafael Navarro.
Rafael Navarro celebrates with a dance before his teammates join him.
Bruno Damiani reacts to missing a goal. The Union had many opportunities but found it hard to find the back of the net.
Quinn Sullivan delivers the ball inside the box.
Another opportunity missed by the Union causes words between Tai Baribo and Zach Steffen.
Tai Baribo scores against Zac Steffen shortly after a rift started between the two.
Celebrating with teammates, Tai Baribo and Bruno Damiani hug.
A foul is called on Colorado when both players go down.
Zach Steffen punches the ball out to save a potential goal off a Union corner.
Before passing the ball, Olwethu Makhanya gives direction to his teammates.
Tai Baribo mostly let his play speak for him but couldn’t control his emotions after Uhre’s second goal.
Mikeal Uhre takes the ball down the field to score the 3rd goal of the night.
Sal Olivas jumps on Mikeal Uhre’s to celebrate Mikeal’s goal.
Alejandro Bedoya didn’t miss the opportunity to celebrate Mikeal Uhre’s goal at the end of the game.
Andre Blake and staff from the Philadelphia Union have a prayer circle at the end of the game.
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