Chris Pontius has been a popular person this week, and he understands the extra attention. This is Pontius' first year with the Union after being acquired from D.C. United, and he has been one of the best offseason additions.
Pontius has started all 10 games for the 4-3-3 Union, and he has four goals and two assists. After playing his first seven Major League Soccer seasons with D.C. United, he will face his former team for the first time in the regular season on Friday. The Union host United (3-4-4) in a key 7 p.m. Eastern Conference game.