A vote of confidence for Earnie Stewart, Sporting Director of the first place Philadelphia Union.
The Philadelphia Union are in first place in the Eastern Conference. Wherever you are reading this, why don't you take a moment and let that sink in.
I'll wait. It's worth it.
Feels pretty good doesn't it?
After what Union fans have been through, this little breath at the top is a welcome one. A year ago, the Union were off to a terrible start. Their goalkeeping situation was the laughing stock of the league. The play and front office missteps got so bad the Sons of Ben marched into a May game with a blue and gold coffin emblazoned with "We Deserve Better.