David Accam’s speed, skill and scoring touch checked all the boxes when the Union were looking for a winger. There is little doubt that the Ghana native makes the attack better instantly. If he stays healthy and fills up box scores, he’ll be worth the $1.2 million transfer fee and Designated Player salary the Union are paying for him.
That is still to be proven, of course, and Union fans have earned their skepticism many times over. But if Accam’s 34 goals and 15 assists across three seasons in MLS — including 15 goals and eight assists last year — aren’t enough evidence, go ask a Union player who has played with him and a lot of other good wingers over the years.