Gazdag Scores Team-Leading 10th Goal; Wagner Ties MLS Lead in Assists
July 24, 2022 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Philadelphia Union News Release
CHESTER, Pa. - The Philadelphia Union defeated Orlando City SC 1-0 on Saturday night at Exploria Stadium. With the win, the Union remain in first place in the Eastern Conference with 42 points. Midfielder Daniel Gazdag opened the scoring with his team-leading tenth goal of the season in the 39th minute on a right footed shot from very close range to the high center of the goal, assisted by Jakob Glesnes and Kai Wagner following a corner. With his goal tonight, Gazdag became the ninth player in Union history to reach double digit goals in a season. Defender Kai Wagner recorded his 11th assist of the season on Gazdag's goal, tying him for the MLS lead in assists this season. Goalkeeper Andre Blake recorded a save to earn his ninth clean sheet of the season and help the Union win their fourth straight match.
The Union will return home to face Houston Dynamo FC at Subaru Park on Saturday, July 30th (7:30 p.m. ET / PHL17).
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