Cory Burke scores first Philadelphia Union goal of 2022

Scory Burke is back.

Cory Burke scored the first goal of the 2022 Philadelphia Union season when he headed home a cross from Jakob Glesnes on a recycled corner kick to tie the game up in the 35th minute against Minnesota United on Saturday afternoon.

The goal was the 19th MLS goal of Burke’s career and the assist the third career MLS assist for Glesnes. It tied up the game after the visitors took a lead through a 23rd minute goal from Robin Lod.

Matthew Ralph

Matthew Ralph is the managing editor of Philadelphia Soccer Now. He's covered soccer at all levels for a decade in the Philadelphia region and has also written for TheCup.us, NPSL, PrepSoccer and other publications. He lives with his wife and two young children in Broomall, Pa., but grew up in South Jersey and is originally from Kansas.

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