Philadelphia Union defender Kai Wagner reached another milestone in his decorated Union career on Saturday night, becoming just the fifth player in club history to make 200 MLS starts for the Boys in Blue.
The German defender joins Andre Blake, Alejandro Bedoya, Jack Elliott and Ray Gaddis as the only players in club history to reach the milestone, further cementing his legacy as one of the greatest players to wear the Union crest.
Wagner's landmark start comes just days after making his return to Philadelphia. Re-acquired by the club ahead of Wednesday night's 3-1 victory over Red Bull New York, the veteran left back wasted little time making an impact, recording an assist on Neil Pierre's first MLS goal in his first match back at Subaru Park.
Since arriving in Chester ahead of the 2019 season, Wagner has established himself as one of Major League Soccer's premier left backs. The club's all-time assists leader with 61 in league play, his elite service from the left flank has fueled countless Union goals while helping guide the club to some of the most successful seasons in its history, including the 2020 Supporters' Shield and the 2022 MLS Cup Final.
With 200 MLS starts now to his name, Wagner adds another chapter to an already remarkable Philadelphia Union career—one that continues to grow after a memorable homecoming in front of the Union faithful.
The German defender joins Andre Blake, Alejandro Bedoya, Jack Elliott and Ray Gaddis as the only players in club history to reach the milestone, further cementing his legacy as one of the greatest players to wear the Union crest.
Wagner's landmark start comes just days after making his return to Philadelphia. Re-acquired by the club ahead of Wednesday night's 3-1 victory over Red Bull New York, the veteran left back wasted little time making an impact, recording an assist on Neil Pierre's first MLS goal in his first match back at Subaru Park.
Since arriving in Chester ahead of the 2019 season, Wagner has established himself as one of Major League Soccer's premier left backs. The club's all-time assists leader with 61 in league play, his elite service from the left flank has fueled countless Union goals while helping guide the club to some of the most successful seasons in its history, including the 2020 Supporters' Shield and the 2022 MLS Cup Final.
With 200 MLS starts now to his name, Wagner adds another chapter to an already remarkable Philadelphia Union career—one that continues to grow after a memorable homecoming in front of the Union faithful.
