Chester, PA
April 1, 2023
Philadelphia continued its malaise-filled stretch into the rain-delayed game Saturday evening against Sporting Kansas City, with one notable exception – the Union’s star keeper Andre Blake returned to goal after suffering a grade 1 groin injury. Although Blake opted against kicking, he still managed to record 4 saves.
Things still didn’t seem quite right for the Union in the first half. Philadelphia’s passes were off and often intercepted.
The second half felt better, with 13 of the 17 shots coming then. All four of Tim Melia’s saves for Sporting Kansas City came in the second half. As Philadelphia started to come alive offensively, Melia worked to slow down the game and ultimately was able to keep the 0-0 draw.
Pictures of the game appear below:
The beloved Phillie Fanatic was on hand to bang the drum and rile up the crowd.
Philadelphia’s Jack Elliott wards off SKC’s William Agada.
Andre Blake going up for the save while Robert Castellanos shadows him.
In apparent deference to Blake’s injury, Castellanos catches Blake on their way down.
Gazdag was shown yellow for this play against SKC’s Roger Espinoza.
Mikeal Uhre guards the ball against SPK’s Dany Rosero on a fast break.
Philadelphia’s Captain Alejandro Bedoya.
