CHESTER, Pa. — The last time Orlando City SC came to Talen Energy Stadium, back in April, teenage center back Mark McKenzie tentatively entered the game in the second half, making his MLS debut when he replaced an injured Jack Elliott.
When Orlando visited on Wednesday night, McKenzie looked nothing like that nervous teenager from three months ago, playing arguably the best game of his young career as the Philadelphia Union beat the Lions 1-0 in the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals.
“He was a beast,” Union head coach Jim Curtin said.