MARCH 31, 2024 • INQUIRER.COM
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The Union's first shutout of the regular season couldn't have come at a better time Plus a look at how a formation change that Jim Curtin initially didn't like ended up sealing the win, and could pay off more in the future.
Kai Wagner - Whips in 17 crosses Wagner registered one shot (zero on goal), 17 crosses (five accurate) and eight corners in Saturday's 2-0 win over Minnesota United.
Impact Wagner was central to Philadelphia's ability to cross the ball into the box during the 2-0 victory Saturday over Minnesota. Wagner's 17 crosses (five accurate) were both season highs for the defender. Overall, Wagner has attempted a mouth-watering 54 crosses (18 accurate) and 30 corners over five appearances (four starts) in 2024.
MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Alejandro Bedoya - Impact substitute appearance Bedoya assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Minnesota United.
Impact Bedoya was selected to enter the fray Saturday for the final 24 minutes of Philadelphia's 2-0 victory over Minnesota. Bedoya set-up Philadelphia's second half goal with a headed pass for his first assist of the season. After featuring as a regular member of the starting XI for Philadelphia dating back to 2017, Bedoya looks to have taken on a rotational, depth role within the squad to begin the 2024 campaign. Bedoya has made just one start in five appearances. he's scored once and provided one assist over those appearances.
MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Jack Elliott - First assist of 2024 Elliott assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Minnesota United.
Impact Elliot provided the assist for Philadelphia's first goal during the 2-0 victory over Minnesota on Saturday. The assist was Elliot's first of 2024. The defender, not known for his offensive contributions, has not provided more than one assist in any MLS campaign and has not scored a goal since the 2022 campaign. In addition to his surprising offensive output, Elliot contributed more characteristically to the clean sheet effort. He attempted three tackles (three won), made an interception, two clearances and registered a block during the victory.
MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Daniel Gazdag - Scores decisive goal in victory Gazdag scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win over Minnesota United.
Impact Gazdag's first half goal proved to be the decisive moment in the match Saturday during Philadelphia's 2-0 victory over Minnesota. After being absent from the starting XI in the previous match due to serving on international duty, Gazdag returned to the lineup with gusto, scoring the early first half goal to put Philadelphia ahead. Gazdag has now scored three times over five appearances (four starts) in 2024 and looks to remain the central figure in Philadelphia's attack that he has been since 2021.
MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Julian Carranza - Scores late goal in win Carranza scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 win against Minnesota United.
Impact Carranza scored late in the second half to ice the game for Philadelphia Saturday as they took down Minnesota by a margin of 2-0. The goal marked the second successive match in which Carranza has found the back of the net and his third goal of the campaign. With three goals in his first four appearances in 2024, Carranza will be taking aim to exceed his previous career best mark for goals in a season when he tallied 15 over 34 appearances (31 starts) for Philadelphia in 2022.
MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Andre Blake - Removed after 74 minutes in victory Blake was injured and subbed out in the 74th minute of Saturday's 2-0 win against Minnesota United. He registered four saves and secured a clean sheet before exiting the match.
Impact Blake returned from international duty to make four saves en route to Philadelphia's defense posting a shutout during their 2-0 victory over Minnesota on Saturday. Unfortunately, Blake was removed due to injury concerns after a collision in the 74th minute. Philadelphia head coach Jim Curtin stated in his postgame press conference, "I think he (Blake) was ... a little bit exposed and he had some contact to the chest/head area, just started to feel ... as he described it lightheaded at the end of the game. It sounded like Andre just wanted to be cautious with it, as did the doctors and the medical staff, which I applaud." It remains to be seen whether Blake will be fit enough to take his place in net when Philadelphia travel to take on Nashville next Saturday.
MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
