If you were at the stadium last night, watching the game at home or looking at the photos of the Philadelphia Union’s celebration after winning the 2020 Supporters’ Shield last night, you may have noticed something a little off about the shield.
Your eyes weren’t deceiving you. It is a Captain America shield, straps and all, with a sticker on it.
Thanks to a shipping delay of the actual shield from California — LAFC has been the caretaker since winning it last season — the Philadelphia Union front office had to improvise to give the players something to lift and celebrate after ending the season with the best record in the league.