One play produced two Independence Blue Cross Achievement Unlocks on Saturday night as Philadelphia Union battled the New England Revolution.
After making his debut in the season opener at the end of February, midfielder Jovan Lukic notched his first goal for the Boys in Blue in second half stoppage time. Taking a pass from fellow newcomer Indiana Vassilev, the Serbian ripped a blast from the edge of the 18-yard-box that kissed off the post and into the back of the net to secure the three points and extend the Union's unbeaten start to the season.
Lukic joined the Union from FK Spartak Subotica on a permanent transfer on February 5th and was the the second Serbian native to appear in a match for the Philadelphia Union following forward Veljko Paunovic who played in 18 total games during the 2011 season. Lukic played for FK Spartak Subotica of the Serbian Super League, Serbia’s top tier, and recorded two goals in 39 total appearances in two seasons (2023-24) and ranked tied for 3rd on the team with two goals during the 2023-24 campaign.
