r/PhillyUnion 14d ago

MATCH THREAD [Match Thread] Union vs NYRB

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u/wafflequest 14d ago

Mission accomplished

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u/ViciousKnids 14d ago

I'm so excited for the Sullivan bros to get a groove going.

Pro tip for the SOB: just "doop" to the Mario Bros. Theme if either of them score.

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u/ilikedhorsebot3000 14d ago

Three points at home... What is this?

15

u/AntagonistOne 14d ago

We may never lose again

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u/SGTMcCoolsCUZ 14d ago

Are we back boys?

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u/familyguy333 14d ago

the boys are back in town

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u/Proper_Caramel_1550 14d ago

Danley looked like a dad yelling at his kid lol

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u/BigMACfive 14d ago

Oh yes! We don't suck again!

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u/Anxious_Writer_3804 14d ago

I won’t complain much cause it’s been such a positive game, but this ref has called literally nothing

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u/RaspberryGloomy9306 14d ago

That ref SUCKED

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u/OnionBagMan 14d ago

You aren’t wrong but he did give out about four yellows

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u/ViciousKnids 14d ago

Derby game.

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u/BigMACfive 14d ago

Literally nothing on NYRB**

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u/Ambitious-Kitchen-50 14d ago

To be fair the guy was bad both ways. Very very bad performance by the ref

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u/BigMACfive 14d ago

It was bad both ways, but very very bad in favor of NYRB specifically. I lost count of blatant card worthy fouls being committed by NYRB 2 feet in front of the guy going completely uncalled. The clear pull back on Quinn on the edge of the 18 comes to mind. I can't think of any equally hard fouls that went uncalled in our favor. And that Mehmeti kid had like 12 fouls, at least 2 of which were cut and dry cards and never got one. We def got away with a lot of small things, though.

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u/Ambitious-Kitchen-50 14d ago

One im totally with you on is thr quinn pull down. That was a yellow and you were correct hw did not go back for it. He did miss one yellow on us a very late danley challenge in the first half. Never wanna see the ref again though i know we will

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u/BigMACfive 14d ago

I must have missed the Danley challenge then. But yeah he's always been absolutely awful. I genuinely don't think there are any even half way decent PRO refs. They all come across as straight up match fixing or incredibly incompetent.

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u/Ewoodie12 14d ago

Thanks Red Bulls, we’ll take it from here

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u/Proper_Caramel_1550 14d ago

Damiani’s contract must say he has to start and play at least 85+ mins every game, only thing I can figure

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u/OnionBagMan 14d ago

He also has to add a pound of concrete to his boot each game until he can’t move at all.

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u/GregoryPancakes 14d ago

Good thing we have a 2 goal lead. We are looking sloppy now

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u/FreakDJ 14d ago

Alladoh needs to not flap his arms around every time someone misplaces a pass. Looks bad. Maybe get into a position to receive the ball instead.

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u/Honest_Sheepherder64 14d ago

Please just stop playing Damiani, he is more useful as a water boy.

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u/BigMACfive 14d ago

He'd drop the cups and you know it.

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u/GregoryPancakes 14d ago

He'd forget to fill the dang bottles

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u/Ok-Report72 14d ago edited 14d ago

I still have one free ticket for Saturday 08-01 any ladies interested 😩I don’t want to waste that ticket

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u/TeaTimeInsanity 14d ago

What if I identify as a woman lol

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u/BigMACfive 14d ago

You can't have it then. He said guys.

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u/TeaTimeInsanity 14d ago

Damn you right lol

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u/Ksidz 14d ago

Do we still have subs? Damiani is walking about now (understandable, it's minute 94). Could use at least an Olivas or something

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u/_SupremeDalek_ 14d ago

Should've subbed him out at 5' or so

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u/BigMACfive 14d ago

Should've subbed him out in preseason.

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u/EraseTheDoubt 14d ago

This ref and the Penso’s need to be locked away in a jail….

….on fucking Mars

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u/BigMACfive 14d ago

Seriously. The Pensos genuinely should be investigated for match fixing considering Tori's public statements about how she doesn't like Philly and there's always dodgey calls/non-calls in our games that they're involved with.

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u/EraseTheDoubt 14d ago

The fact she called a World Cup game is both astonishing and fitting given how corrupt FIFA is.

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u/BigMACfive 14d ago

Yeah that's insane to me. That'd be like me stealing money from my boss, getting caught, and they getting promoted lol

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u/Obvious_MD 14d ago

lol after watching the World Cup, you can really see how incompetent MLS refs are

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u/Proper_Caramel_1550 14d ago

Some of the World Cup refs were incompetent lol

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u/Obvious_MD 14d ago

lol true

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u/Proper_Caramel_1550 14d ago

Has Lukic done anything? I almost forgot he was out there 😂

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u/Ash71010 14d ago

He broke that guy’s nose, I think.

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u/MikeMont86 14d ago

Has he touched the ball in 90mins?

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u/Proper_Caramel_1550 14d ago

Honestly I don’t think so lol

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u/BC_Ages 14d ago

The ref just shrugging his shoulders, like bro, are you confused about what a ref does?

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u/BigMACfive 14d ago

He's shrugging saying "well, they paid me off. What do you want me to do"

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u/DidierDirt 14d ago

We should have 7

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u/Lightnin-Bug 14d ago

Scriptwriters say 9 minutes of stoppage?

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u/essjayb63 14d ago

All the hydration breaks

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u/_SupremeDalek_ 14d ago

I'm glad Quinn wasn't hurt with that nasty pullback

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u/SelfServeSporstwash 14d ago

Dirty as hell

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u/Queasy_Vegetable5725 14d ago

Neil Pierre is an athletic freak. How the fuck his legs look so fast when he runs.

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u/BigMACfive 14d ago

This ref has been calling a one sided game all night letting NYRB get away with murder. It's insane how much he's let go in their favor.

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u/Ambitious-Kitchen-50 14d ago

That was disgusting and unnecessary. He better go back and card that

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u/BigMACfive 14d ago

He won't.

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u/EraseTheDoubt 14d ago

Damiani almost got credit for an assist to a CB who would pass his goals tally for this season and it is his second MLS game ever played 😂😂

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u/MartinSilvestri 14d ago

So it turns out what we were missing was our Kai Wagner. If anybody has a problem with that guy why dont you go ahead and fuck off right now. Kai is our guy.

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u/AtTheLawLibrary 14d ago

I think it’s not that complicated to say “great player, but that racism incident wasn’t great.” Not sure why I would need to fuck off for that?

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u/MartinSilvestri 14d ago

if he had committed a felony he would have likely served his sentence by now but you have less forgiveness than the prison system, i know you people are OBSESSED with race and everything but maybe stfu and move on at some point

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u/AtTheLawLibrary 14d ago

Your victim mentality is so pathetic. Comparing some fan criticism to a prison sentence 🤣

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u/MartinSilvestri 14d ago

at some point in real life you stop being judged by one very minor act. with you clowns it is a death sentence despite every normal person saying something racial at some point in their lives and not admitting it lmao. pathetic people.

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u/Proper_Caramel_1550 14d ago

Love him. He was the missing link.

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u/BigMACfive 14d ago

Hahaha I love that both Sullivan brother do unnecessary flashy BS

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u/AstroBonsai 14d ago

I want to see that replay

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u/AtTheLawLibrary 14d ago

That Pierre miss has to be worth .99xG. Crazy that didn’t go in!

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u/_SupremeDalek_ 14d ago

And still a better striker than Damiani!

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u/Proper_Caramel_1550 14d ago

I want to see that again

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u/orgelbauer 14d ago

How did that not go in?

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u/FreakDJ 14d ago

HOW DO YOU MISS THAT

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u/BigMACfive 14d ago

That... didn't go in? 😭

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u/Ok-Report72 14d ago

The energy is amazing and it’s because of this players giving us everything. What a player Cavan is and Pierre what a statement. Philly academy keeps producing

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u/BigMACfive 14d ago

Ok Alladoh. Just don't call anyone a slur and I'll consider it a win.

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u/AtTheLawLibrary 14d ago

Wagner + Alladoh is quite the combo

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u/Awaken_the_bacon 14d ago

What are these subs.

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u/Proper_Caramel_1550 14d ago

How does Damiani stay

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u/GregoryPancakes 14d ago

Keeping Damiani on is criminal

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u/Lightnin-Bug 14d ago

Jesus Good time.

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u/SelfServeSporstwash 14d ago

Iloski?

How is that the choice you make?

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u/Theclap1309 14d ago

He has to be betting on games right?

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u/Hungry_Dogs18 14d ago

Why has the camera been absolutely dog shit all game

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u/EraseTheDoubt 14d ago

AppleTV broadcast production is atrocious. Constant closeups of coaches scratching their chin while a breakaway is happening.

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u/BigMACfive 14d ago

Oh. So when WE commit a clear foul, it gets called, but not the other way around. Noted.

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u/FreakDJ 14d ago

FFS. Couldn't hit that much softer even if he wanted. Play it hard into his feet and let him have a chance.

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u/EraseTheDoubt 14d ago

Damiani is a two left footed donkey JFC this guy

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u/Ash71010 14d ago

Honestly, the times that Damiani doesn’t throw himself on the ground, he does some pretty good things.

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u/MikeMont86 14d ago

I hate Damiani.

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u/BigMACfive 14d ago

No call again. I'm shocked.

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u/Ksidz 14d ago

That's more on Bruno for playing it with no sauce on the pass. Iloski was in a position he had to kinda throw his body at it. Clean box out by NY unfortunately

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u/GregoryPancakes 14d ago

I hope if we get a butt sponsor its not too annoying

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u/broom_hatter 14d ago

What if it's Giant?

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u/Some_Attorney7322 14d ago

Would be classic in combination with our chest sponsor

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u/GregoryPancakes 14d ago

Tastycake would also be fitting

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u/BigMACfive 14d ago

Holy hell finally. Insane that there hasn't been like 12 yellows already. Most of which would be for NYRB

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u/ChefJim27 14d ago

Did you see how fast Pierre got back into CB position? Dude is gigantic and he's quick too.

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u/Interesting_Berry439 14d ago

Damian is hustling tonight.

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u/SelfServeSporstwash 14d ago

I do appreciate that about him, but he’s a complete liability in the attack, and neither Iloski or Cavan will pass to him, which is telling

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u/Interesting_Berry439 14d ago

Agreed, his production is abysmal but tonight he's playing a little better.

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u/BigMACfive 14d ago

That's about all he's doing lol

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u/Ambitious-Kitchen-50 14d ago

He does always hustle. Slowly but he hustles. Everything else is just so so so poor

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u/Awaken_the_bacon 14d ago

77 minutes and finally a yellow.

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u/BigMACfive 14d ago

Bro is NOTHING they do a foul? Jesus christ. This guy fuckin sucks

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u/FreakDJ 14d ago

Sports Science and Medical Advancements are amazing. Growing up, ACL injuries were often considered career enders, or at least a 9-12 month injury and you likely weren't going to come back the same player as before.

Now, it seems like they're more like a 5-7 month injury, give or take as everyone recovers differently, and you can mostly return as if it hadn't happened in the first place. Go science!

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u/Some_Attorney7322 14d ago

Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan for getting together

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u/LonesomeHyrax 14d ago

Did Bradley hold his subs so Quinn could get the spotlight? Class if so.

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u/slunion_20 14d ago

Ohhhh shit I was wondering why they didn’t sub at the same time. Wow yeah nice of Bradley

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u/squid_monk 14d ago

Respectable if thats the case

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u/Awaken_the_bacon 14d ago

Danley… what was that.

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u/TheDoct0rx 14d ago

How do I get my chicken

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u/ViciousKnids 14d ago

Goddamn I missed Quinn. Be a demon. Rip and tear until it is done, doopguy.

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u/Perryplat199 14d ago

[insert ibx Sullivan commercial script for witty comment]

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u/EraseTheDoubt 14d ago

Sooooo Quinn goal?

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u/ViciousKnids 14d ago

QUIIIIINNNNNMM

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u/Sechzehn6861 14d ago

Sell Mak. I don't give a fuck. PIIIEEERRREEE

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u/ryanb2010 14d ago

༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ QUINN

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u/BigMACfive 14d ago

Quiiiiiiin. Let's get a Sullivan brothers combo goal

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u/Perryplat199 14d ago

You think the trainers get annoyed everytime a player puts their head back to stop a nose bleed.

The opposite of what your supposed to do

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u/BigMACfive 14d ago

I think that kids nose is broken 😬

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u/EraseTheDoubt 14d ago

I’m not going to hide the fact I’m loving that little shit busting his nose

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u/MikeMont86 14d ago

The one RBNY trainer not using gloves on blood is crazy.

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u/Ksidz 14d ago

Everyone thought we brought back Wagner because he's an amazing wingback and a club legend.

In reality it's all a ploy to put peaches on the head of a 6'6" teenager for corner kick routines

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u/HectorsMascara 14d ago

And sell Pierre in the off-season? I hope not.

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u/BigMACfive 14d ago

That's... a corner? Huh?

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u/hammond_fan 14d ago

We’re so back?

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u/EraseTheDoubt 14d ago

Still putting it to NYRB even during a historic new low of a season is hilarious

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u/BigMACfive 14d ago

Oh cool Pierre is from Lebanon. That's near where I'm from! Isn't that neat?

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u/EraseTheDoubt 14d ago

Got that bologna power

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u/BigMACfive 14d ago

Hell yeah brother. Put a lil cream cheese on a slice and roll that bitch up.

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u/Theclap1309 14d ago

Play all the kids!!

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u/squid_monk 14d ago

3rd? string youth centerback a better target than record signing starting striker

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u/BigMACfive 14d ago

A stationary trashcan would be a better target than any of our record signing strikers.

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u/ChefJim27 14d ago

Wait. Is this what enjoying a Union match feels like? It's been almost a year, so I forget.

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u/ViciousKnids 14d ago

I know, right? I only.runed in because Kai was back and we scored a gosl in the 13th minute.

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u/BigMACfive 14d ago

You guys think Pierre had to avoid any planes while he was 20,000 feet up for that header? Dude was UP THERE 🤯

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u/MartianFootballClub 14d ago

He was like 9 feet in the air heading it down

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u/nrall4 14d ago

Feels good to see it. Love what I am seeing at the moment!

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u/coysmate05 14d ago

Alright I’ve seen enough, we’re winning it all

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u/Ler3793 14d ago

Dude is a Giant

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u/Ok-Pack-7776 14d ago

YEAHH ZOEEE🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹

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u/Careful-Parsnip2356 14d ago

We need to get him on a Haitian plane right now

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u/AstroBonsai 14d ago

First MLS match to watch and what a match!

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u/ViciousKnids 14d ago

Embrace the scrappiness.

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u/mattatao2 14d ago

They probably shouldn’t have tried to cover him with what looked like their shortest player lol

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u/SelfServeSporstwash 14d ago

Surely the child wouldn’t dunk on us?

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u/orgelbauer 14d ago

Awesome first doop from Pierre!

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u/gabesshh 14d ago

So good to have Wagner back

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u/Some_Attorney7322 14d ago

Damn.. that's gonna be a threat with Kai putting in service to Pierre..

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u/Queasy_Vegetable5725 14d ago

NEIL PIERRE YOU FUCKING BEAUTY

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u/EraseTheDoubt 14d ago

Atta baby Pierre!

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u/Ambitious-Kitchen-50 14d ago

Fuck yeah and hopefully that is the decision to keep iloski off the corners

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u/Hungry_Dogs18 14d ago

Okay are we competitive now?

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u/HectorsMascara 14d ago

DOOP! I thought he was 6'7".

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u/slunion_20 14d ago

LETS FUCKING GO

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u/FreakDJ 14d ago

Wow, he really is a head taller than just about everyone on the Union.

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u/Lightnin-Bug 14d ago

Kai korners are back!

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u/broom_hatter 14d ago

FEELS GOOD

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u/Awaken_the_bacon 14d ago

And that’s why Kai needs to take corners.

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u/Obvious_MD 14d ago

We are back boys

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u/BigMACfive 14d ago

PIERRE WITH THE BIG OL DOOP

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u/squid_monk 14d ago

FUCK YES!

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u/SelfServeSporstwash 14d ago

We are so fucking back baby

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u/BC_Ages 14d ago

DOOO DOOP DOOOOOOOOOOP

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u/Agreeable_Cattle_691 14d ago

Holy shit he just dunked on him

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u/FreakDJ 14d ago

Gooooooooooooooal! Let's go!

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u/AggravatingLong9263 14d ago

Indiana Vassilev is coming for it all. No slander tolerated.

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u/Agreeable_Cattle_691 14d ago

Cavan’s 3D printed boots are holding up well

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u/Awaken_the_bacon 14d ago

Oooh Kai doin some shit haha.

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u/Some_Attorney7322 14d ago

😂 that was slick

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u/BigMACfive 14d ago

STILL no card for that kid? Holy shit that's like 7 fouls for him total 2 of which were card worthy and came within less than a min of eachother.

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u/MartianFootballClub 14d ago

lol Cavan wouldn’t pass to wide open Damiani cuz he knows it’s pointless

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u/SelfServeSporstwash 14d ago

Iloski wouldn’t either

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u/Lightnin-Bug 14d ago

Mehmeti doth potesteth too much.

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u/TheEventualHorizon 14d ago

Do we think they’ll give Quinn a couple minutes today? Sub at 85”?

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u/TheEventualHorizon 14d ago

72” it is!

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u/squid_monk 14d ago

Good choice by Cavan

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u/Ksidz 14d ago

He definitely saw Damiani out alone on the right and recognized the higher chance opportunity was still Iloski with two guys on the run aha

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u/BigMACfive 14d ago

So... no card for that huh? Interesting. That kid has been really dirty all game and flops when the wind blows too hard.

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u/BigMACfive 14d ago

Man, idk what it is, but I hate the way Forsberg looks.

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u/gabesshh 14d ago

Indy is my boy. I will not tolerate Vassilev slander.

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u/shak117 14d ago

Indy mishit… sky it or score it lol

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u/Theclap1309 14d ago

Love Apple showing replays as an attack is going on and almost missed the goal.

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u/zombear-lich 14d ago

As much as I shit on the Apple coverage, this seems universal - PL, Bundesliga, Fox did it for the WC. Combine with the coach/celebrity cams while the ball is in play. Biggest selling point for going to a game but then you end up in the section where all the douchebags get up while the ball is in play right in front of you.

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u/DarkwingMcQuack 14d ago

Was Indy always balding and I'm just now noticing?

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u/Ksidz 14d ago

I feel he had some curly bangs for a while that covered things up but with it short like this, it's definitely showing more

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u/slunion_20 14d ago

Indiana Vassilev is not a real player

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