When the Philadelphia Union take on Sporting Kansas City on the road tomorrow night, they’ll face the stingiest defense in Major League Soccer.
And while two of their regular defenders - center back Matt Besler and right back Graham Zusi - are away on international duty, a defender Philadelphia Union head coach Jim Curtin says has been among the league’s best at any position will still make life difficult for the visitors.
“I’ve watched every Kansas City game and Ike Opara for me is playing at an MVP type of level,” Curtin said after training Wednesday in Chester.