A high-intensity 2-2 draw between Miami and Union saw tensions boil over during a heated second half. Messi, who had earlier found the net, became embroiled in an off-the-ball altercation with Quinn Sullivan as the Herons pushed to regain the lead.
Philadelphia Union sensation Sullivan reached a less-than-desirable career milestone on Wednesday, August 19. The 16-year-old prodigy was sent off in the dramatic final moments of a 2-2 draw against Messi's Inter Miami.
With just two games left in the regular season, Philadelphia is leading the race for the Supporters' Shield and enters the playoffs as a favorite for the MLS Cup.
Indiana Vassilev and Bruno Damiani each scored first-half goals for the Philadelphia Union, who defeated the visiting New York Red Bulls 2-0 on Saturday night in Chester, Pa.
Quinn Sullivan scored his first goal of the season and also assisted on a goal by Tai Baribo as the Philadelphia Union earned a 3-0 victory over Atlanta United in Chester, Pa., on Saturday.
So far, we've seen plenty of surprises, from Philadelphia's goalscoring prowess to Vancouver's solid defense. But which players have outperformed expectations?
The Philadelphia Union announced a contract extension for Quinn Sullivan on Wednesday. The 20-year-old homegrown midfielder's deal runs through 2027 with an option for 2028.
Facundo Torres broke a scoreless deadlock -- setting a club record for all-time goals in the process -- and Duncan McGuire added an insurance goal as Orlando City won its second straight match, beating the Philadelphia Union 2-1 Wednesday night in Orlando, Fla.
A two-goal night for Daniel Gazdag and two assists from 20-year-old Quinn Sullivan powered the Philadelphia Union over D.C. United 4-0 Sunday night in Chester, Pa.
Tai Baribo recorded his first career MLS hat trick and the Philadelphia Union halted a 10-match winless stretch with a 5-1 blowout of the New England Revolution on Wednesday night at Chester, Pa.