Andre Blake will be the most relieved man in Philadelphia right now.
For long spells on Sunday, it looked like the Philadelphia Union were on the verge of yet another playoff choke. And, but for an incredible and, let’s face it, somewhat lucky comeback sealed a 4-3 win in extra-time, this would have been yet more crunch-time pain for a team steeped in flailing when it matters most.
But this time, they didn’t. So let’s give some credit where it’s due. Jim Curtin’s side have had a really solid season, finishing third in the Eastern Conference and fifth overall, their highest respective finishes since 2011.