Chris Pontius has seen an about-face from the Union fans upon his arrival this season. During the offseason the midfielder-forward was acquired from D.C. United, which along with the New York Red Bulls, are the Union's biggest rivals.
He certainly wasn't a Union fan favorite during his D.C. United days.
"The fans didn't always have nice things to say toward me when I played for D.C.," Pontius said, laughing. "I have been told by the fans, 'I have to get used to not yelling at you.' "
If Pontius keeps up performances such as last week, the cheers won't subside.