If the LAFC game at Banc of California two years ago put the Philadelphia Union on the map, Saturday night’s return trip served notice of just how big of an acquisition Julian Carranza has been.
The 21-year-old Argentine striker on season-long loan from Inter Miami helped create a goal tapped in by Daniel Gazdag in the first half and added a highlight-reel strike of his own in the second half. Unfortunately for the visitors, LAFC twice equalized and the top teams in each conference ended up sharing a point.
The draw is the third straight for the Union and follows up another tough draw against Western Conference opponent Nashville SC on opening day of their new 30,000-seat palace.