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Why Marco Fabian is a risk worth taking for the Philadelphia Union

The Mexican standout has been linked to Philly, but concerns about his recent injury history have led to a mixed reaction to the possibility

Forgive Philadelphia Union fans for being predisposed to fearing the worst, even when there's reason for optimism.

When you consider the club's brief history, you'll realize that, more often than not, moments that were believed to be positive and potentially fortune-changing have turned out to be thoroughly disappointing. That might explain why the reactions to the team's reported move for Mexican star Marco Fabian have been mixed instead of overly positive.

Consider some moments in the team's history that wound up being more disappointment than success.