In Philadelphia Union’s third match of 2019, a goal from homegrown Brenden Aaronson in the first start of his career helped the club earn its first point of the season as they prepare to return home next weekend to take on Columbus Crew.
The Union came out with homegrown player Brenden Aaronson taking up the creative midfield role in place of the suspended Marco Fabian. In a tense opening half, Philly ceded possession but trapped the home side in the center. With Aaronson, Cory Burke, and Fafa Picault pressing the center backs, the Union made it difficult for Atlanta to penetrate and involve Pity and Josef Martinez.