Anthony Fontana scored another dazzler to lead the Philadelphia Union past the New England Revolution Monday night, stating his case for more playing time in a crowded midfield that’s juggling suspensions, travel restrictions, and fatigue following a congested schedule.
But the Union’s goal of finishing at the top of the Eastern Conference standings and earning the Supporters’ Shield (or at least what the shield represents) will be put to the test this Saturday night when they face Toronto FC at Subaru Park. The Union have proven to be among the MLS’s strongest defensive units, further solidified by Andre Blake’s performance Monday night, but as of late they’ve sputtered in the attacking third and aside from rare flashes of brilliance by Brendan Aaronson, Jamiro Monteiro, Sergio Santos, Alejandro Bedoya, and Ilsinho, Anthony Fontana has been the most consistent goal scorer in Jim Curtin’s lineup.