2016 Summary:
Logging in 2311 over the course of 29 appearances for the Philadelphia Union in the center of the pitch are just the numbers. Five goals and four assists for the blue and gold sound like a player who was ineffective given the amount he played. What Tranquillo did for the Philadelphia Union doesn't register on the stat sheet. It's hard to underestimate his influence over the team as they made the playoffs for the just the second time in seven seasons.
Barnetta made his mark on setting the team straight. The captain organized the midfield and despite having to play chunks of the season out of position, he was always giving his heart for this team.