When he scored a penalty kick against Richmond Kickers in the US Open Cup, David Accam was happy to get on the scoresheet and relieved to finally open his Philadelphia Union account. But when he scored last Wednesday night against Chicago Fire, his former club, he was ecstatic, sprinting away with his shirt off, eyes shining with joy.
It was a special moment for a player that has worked hard to find his way into the Philadelphia Union’s system after a big transfer in the offseason, and it could not have come at a more consequential time for Philly’s playoff hopes.