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Season in Review: CJ Sapong found his form on wing

There are two stories that can be told about CJ Sapong's 2018 season. First, there is the story told by the actual output Sapong provided, and it's an ugly tale for Union fans to revisit. One quarter of the goals produced in 2017, 12 fewer shots on target, a forced move from striker out to the wing. This is a story of production gone missing, of a goalscorer low on confidence and unable, due to poor touches and even poorer luck, to finish his chances. This story is perhaps best symbolized by That Save in Dallas, with Sapong approaching a ball on the goalline and unable to tap it past Jimmy Maurer.