Since Cory Burke spent a good portion of the season knocking in goals from all angles, it's easy to forget that the big striker's first contribution came in the Union's opening day win over New England. Three minutes after entering his first MLS match, Burke left Gabriel Somi staring into space before punching a low cross into CJ Sapong's path for the striker's first goal of the season. It was a wildly surprising move, and even now it can be difficult to process just how smooth and intelligent Burke is on that play. After chasing down a long pass from Jack Elliott, the Jamaican feels Somi get tight, uses his large frame to protect the ball, and switches direction in a sudden, impressively quick shift.
Season in Review: Burke bursts onto the scene
