When you think of Philadelphia the terms gritty, hardworking and dependable are always at the top of the list. While Jose Martinez has only been on the pitch for Philadelphia Union for only 162 minutes this season, those same words resemble his style of play at the No. 6 spot.
“One of the favorite qualities that he has is that he’s always around the ball and always involved in any confrontation because he is so competitive and wants to win,” Head Coach Jim Curtin said during his media availability on Sunday. “I think it's something that all of our players have really grown to respect with Jose.