On July 25th, the Philadelphia Union hosted the Seattle Sounders for a match at Subaru Park. The Union scored in the 31st minute, holding the lead for the rest of the game.
Big moments for the team included Kai Wagner celebrating his 200th start with the team in the opening moments of the pregame. The energy and grit that he brings to the pitch seems to fuel the rest of the team and raises the intensity on the field. Neil Pierre made the first MLS start in his career. Frankie Westfield teamed up with Milan Iloski to score the only goal of the night. This goal is Iloski’s 9th on the season and Westfield’s 5 assist, both lead the team in goals scored and assists. Iloski was also named “Man of the Match” by the Sons of Ben.
With 2 wins in 2 games, the Union is starting a new trend for the 2nd half of the season. The Sons of Ben were lively, chanting, waving flags and even had snow for the “Christmas in July” theme. The rest of the crowd was loud and seemed to be tuned in and enjoying the game. Jovan Lukic’s brother joined the River End and beat the drum for his brother as he left the field.
The Union will play their next game on August 1st at Subaru Park against Atlanta United FC at Subaru Park.
“Christmas in July” was the theme of night, snow and the Sons of Ben welcomed Santa and Mrs Claus to Subaru Park.Walking onto the field in the starting 11, Cavan Sullivan raises his hand to salute the crowd.Neil Pierre’s impressed jump for the header challenges Seattle Goalie Andrew Thomas.Kai Wagner pushes through Osaze De Rosario to continue pressing with the ball.Neil Pierre gets height when he jumps for the headers, Nathan Harriel, and Albert Rusnák watch in a readied position to charge towards the ball.Kia Wagner clears the ball with force before Paul Arriola could get infront of him.Bruno Damiani and Hassani Dotson fight for the ball with a header, Danley Jean Jacques is ready to move with the ball.Bruno Damiani and Indiana Vassilev celebrate the only goal of the night coming in the 31st minute.Stuart Russell Hawkins makes a questionable play against Cavan Sullivan.The teams come together after a questionable foul against Cavan Sullivan by Stuart Russell Hawkins.Kia Wagner comes in for a slide tackle, stealing the ball from Paul Arriola.Defender, Frankie Westfield clears the ball out of the Union’s half.Eyes focused on preparing to take the corner kick, sweat drips down Kia’s face right before he puts the ball into the box. Kia took 3 corners against Seattle.A corner from Kai Wagner results in a mosh pit of players, all going for the ball. Cavan Sullivan and Nathan Harriel are a few of the players in the middle.Hassani Dotson tries to get his head on the ball while Milan Iloski attempts to stop him (with a smile)Milan Iloski receives the ball under pressure from Stuart Hawkins.Jovan Lukic ges a touch on the ball before Gallatin Sandnes can defend him.Kai Wagner using skill and his body to shield the defender and keep control of the ball.Peter Kingston chases after Cavan Sullivan as Cavan charges towards the goal.Neil Pierre towers over Osaze De Rosario for a header while Albert Rusnák watches the play unfold.Ezekiel Alladoh driving towards the ball as Stuart Russell Hawkins tries to clear it to a teammate.A cheeky pass by Cavan Sullivan captured between the corner flag, goal post and Sounders goalie, Andrew Thomas.Quinn Sullivan becomes physical, driving the ball past Danny Musovski.Cavan Sullivan beats defenders, Nouhou Tolo and Gallatin Sandnes, getting a shot on goal off before they could stop him.Jesús Bueno and Sebastian Gomez duel for the ball while Nathan Harriel is prepared to back up Bueno.Ezekiel Alladoh plants his body, stopping the defender, Gallitan Sandnes, from reaching the ball.Quinn Sullivan gets a shot off beating defenders, Nouhou Tolo and Sebastian GomezNeil Pierre and Milan Iloski celebrate the win against the Sounders.
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