It can be hard for a seasoned veteran to find themselves out of the starting lineup. An MLS Cup champion with a 15-year career behind him, full back Tyrone Mears found himself facing a new challenge.
“It has been tough being on the bench,” Mears told reporters after Saturday night’s match. “But I got the call to come on tonight. I always have to be ready. The coach told me to go forward and that is what I tried to do.”
Starter Anton Walkes has been in great defensive form ever since getting his first starting chance earlier this summer.