Jose Martinez may have been the man of the match because of his defensive bite, his redirected shot that won the game and his double salute to NYCFC fans, but Philadelphia Union head athletic trainer Paul Rushing took on a new level of hero status when he was ejected from the game.
Yes, the Union’s head athletic trainer was red carded after a skirmish with NYCFC players, who were interfering with him treating an injured Julian Carranza.
It’s not the first time the long-time trainer for the team has captured the attention and imagination of fans.