Twice in June when the Union needed a goal to get three points, head coach Jim Curtin turned to his bench and on would come midfielder Ilsinho.
The Brazilian cheat code made an instant impact on the road at Minnesota, delivering the key pass to Auston Trusty for the winner. Six days later with the Boys in Blue trailing 2-0 to rival New York Red Bull, it was the magic man leading the comeback with an assist to Jamiro Monteiro and a goal of his own the following minute. A draw wasn't enough as Ilsinho fired home a saved penalty kick to give the Union the 3-2 win.