The Philadelphia Union have snagged a miserable seven points from their opening 15 matches this year, a struggle that’s hard to believe. Their defense has been a problem all season, no doubt, but the offense hasn’t exactly been lighting it up either, scraping together only 18 goals before the MLS hit its mid-season pause for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Goal Drought and Departed Stars
So, what’s going on with their scoring? Well, there are a few big reasons why the Union’s goal tally is so low. They lost their leading scorer from last season, Tai Baribo, who absolutely delivered with 17 goals in 2025. Then there’s the departure of Mikel Uhre, the perennial center forward who waved goodbye to Subaru Park to join FC Midtjylland. Seriously, who else is stepping up? Milan Iloski is pretty much the only one providing any consistent production in front of goal. It’s been tough to watch.
Is Quinn Sullivan Their Offensive Spark?
But hold up, there might be a light at the end of this dark tunnel. Quinn Sullivan, the 22-year-old winger and their former offensive talisman, has been completely sidelined since last season with a torn ACL. That’s a massive hole in their lineup, especially when you remember what he did in 2025: 11 goal involvements in 31 games, with eight of those being crucial assists. He hasn’t played a minute this season, but the Union just teased his return on social media, showing him back on the field with the date of their upcoming clash against the New York Red Bulls. Could we actually see Sullivan back on the pitch as early as Wednesday night? That would be huge!
Another Familiar Face Ready to Return?
And Quinn Sullivan might not be the only one making a comeback against New York. Kai Wagner could also suit up for the Union for the first time since he moved back to the City of Brotherly Love. He had a brief stint with Birmingham City in England’s Championship, but now he’s back. Imagine getting both of those guys on the field.
The Union desperately needs a spark, and these two could be it. Kick-off against the New York Red Bulls is set for Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. EST. You gotta wonder what’s at stake for their season if these guys can actually deliver.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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