With aid of what coach LeBlanc simply calls “the plan,” keeper Matt Freese saved Chicago’s first three kicks in the penalty shootout, and Matt Real, Anton Sorenson, and Chris Donovan scored Union II’s first three to earn the extra point on offer from regulation times 1-1 draw.
Philadelphia Union II
Union sign forward Chris Donovan
The 21-year-old is Union II’s leading scorer, and is the first to sign to the first team directly from the MLS NEXT Pro reserve side.
Match report: Toronto FC II 1-0 Philadelphia Union II
Under-manned Union II lost 1-0 to Toronto II on a stoppage time goal in Canada.
Friendly observations: Philadelphia Union II 1-2 Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals
Tim Jones shares his thought’s from Sunday’s Union II friendly against the NPSL’s Ukrainian Americans in North Wales.
Midseason Union II roster review, part three: The U II pros
Tim Jones finishes PSP’s midseason review of Union II’s roster by considering the professionals signed to Union II contracts.
Midseason Union II roster review, part two: The first-teamers
Tim Jones reviews the first-team players who have seen minutes for Union II this season.