Coming into the Philadelphia Union's 2016 season, Brian Carroll wasn’t necessarily expected to play very much. But with Maurice Edu sidelined with a long-term injury, Carroll has not only filled Edu’s starting role, but he is one of just three Union field players to play every minute this year.
In many ways, this is a perfect microcosm of the 14-year career of Carroll, who is quietly approaching a very big milestone. With his next appearance – which, barring something unforeseen, will be on Saturday when the Union face the Seattle Sounders at CenturyLink Field (10 pm ET, MLS LIVE) – Carroll will become the sixth outfield player in MLS history to have played in 350 or more games.