Philadelphia Union Use Grit, Determination To Top East Group 4 in Leagues Cup

Daniel Gazdag's late equalizer made sure the Union stayed at home for at least one more round.

CHESTER — The Philadelphia Union used sheer hard work, grit and determination to draw Cruz Azul in regulation and top East Group 4 of the 2024 Leagues Cup.

Daniel Gazdag converted from a tight angle in the 88th minute to bring the contest level in regulation.

The Union didn’t do anything fancy in the buildup to the goal. They just pressed like they usually do and got a result out of it.

“It was good pressing from the team. I have to give the credit to the team because we fought until the end and I think that’s why we got the goal in the end,” Gazdag said.

It may not have come to mind immediately in the 88th minute, but the Union were also motivated by another thing: avoiding the central Florida heat in Orlando.