Daily News | Union shut out by LAFC, eliminated from Concacaf Champions League in 4-1 aggregate loss
By the time the halftime whistle blew, the Union had racked up as many yellow cards as shots, with only two of those on target and mostly from outside the box.
Perhaps LAFC manager Steve Cherundolo emphasized this to his players during the break, because LAFC came out more aggressive to start the second half. Thewere under pressure in the 55th minute from consecutive free kicks, then a corner kick, before Blake finally grabbed the ball to relieve the danger.
Down a man and a goal, the Union’s chances seemed bleak. Defender Nathan Harriel came in for Uhre, leaving Julián Carranza stranded up front. Curtin later substituted Quinn Sullivan for Jack McGlynn in the 76th minute. Off a nifty pass from Vela, who saw the open space on the left side of the Union goal, the fresh legs of Kwadwo Opoku charged into the box and shot into the upper corner of the goal in the 82nd minute, sealing the Union’s fate.Philly officials are excited for the U.S.-Mexico 2027 women’s World Cup bid, but it’s early
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