CHESTER, Pa. (April 2, 2022) –  The Union beat Charlotte FC 2-0 on Saturday night at Subaru Park. With the win, the Union remain in first place in the Eastern Conference with 13 points. In the first half, forward Julian Carranza scored his first goal for the Union in the fourth minute with a shot to the top left corner, assisted by Sergio Santos and Kai Wagner. This was the quickest goal to open a match for the Union this season. Kai Wagner recorded his 20th career assist, making him the seventh player in club history to hit that mark, joining Sébastien Le Toux, Haris Medunjanin, Cristian Maidana, Jamiro Monteiro, Ilsinho and Alejandro Bedoya. The Union then doubled their lead after Daniel Gazdag capitalized on a goalkeeper mistake in the 46th minute. With tonight’s goal, Gazdag has scored in four consecutive matches. Goalkeeper Andre Blake recorded his third consecutive clean sheet of the season. The Union have now recorded four consecutive wins for the third time in club history, previously in 2017 and 2018.
The Union are back at home to take on the Columbus Crew at Subaru Park on Saturday, April 9 (6:00 p.m. ET / PHL17).
Philadelphia Union 2 – Charlotte FC 0Subaru Park (Chester, PA)Saturday, April 2, 2022
TODAY’S MATCH INFO
Referee: Timothy Ford
Assistant Referees: Corey Parker, Kevin Lock
Fourth Official: Ismir Pekmic
VAR:Â Jorge Gonzalez
Ast. VAR: Tom Supple
Weather: 51 degrees and clear.
GOALS/ASSISTS
PHI – Julian Carranza (Santos, Wagner) 4’
PHI – Daniel Gazdag (unassisted) 46’
DISCIPLINARY SUMMARY
PHI – Jose Martinez (caution) 19’
PHI – Paxten Aaronson (caution) 90’+2’
LINEUP
Philadelphia Union: Andre Blake; Kai Wagner, Jack Elliott, Jakob Glesnes, Nathan Harriel; Leon Flach, Jose Martinez, Quinn Sullivan (Jack McGlynn 81’), Daniel Gazdag (Paxten Aaronson 90’+1’); Julian Carranza (Cory Burke 66’), Sergio Santos (Mikael Uhre 66’).
Substitutes not used: Stuart Findlay, Matthew Real, Jesus Bueno, Matthew Freese, Joe Bendik.
Charlotte FC: Kristijan Kahlina; Jaylin Lindsey, Guzman Corujo, Christian Fuchs, Joseph Mora (Cristian Ortiz 76’); Anton Walkes (Daniel Rios 46’), Jordy Alcivar (Alan Franco 76’), Sergio Ruiz (Yordy Reyna 83’), Ben Bender (Christian Makoun 76’); Karol Swiderski, Brandt Bronico.
Substitutes not used: Adam Armour, Derrick Jones, Harrison Afful, George Marks.
Team Notes
- With the win, the Union recorded their fourth consecutive win for the third time in club history, previously in 2017 and 2018.
- Midfielder Daniel Gazdag scored his fourth goal of the season, now scoring in four consecutive matches.
- Forward Julian Carranza registered his first Union goal.
- Goalkeeper Andre Blake recorded his third consecutive clean sheet of the season.
- On his 80th career start, Kai Wagner recorded his 20th career assist, making him the seventh player in club history to hit that mark. Wagner now joins Sébastien Le Toux, Haris Medunjanin, Cristian Maidana, Jamiro Monteiro, Ilsinho and Alejandro Bedoya.
- Quinn Sullivan made his first start of the 2022 season and his fifth in MLS regular season play for his career. Sullivan's last regular season start was on October 16th, 2021, on the road at CF Montreal
- Mikael Uhre made his debut at Subaru Park tonight with an appearance in the 66th minute.
The Union are back at home to take on the Columbus Crew at Subaru Park on Saturday, April 9 (6:00 p.m. ET / PHL17).
