Fans throw water bottles as Philadelphia Union players celebrate in front of them after a goal by Philadelphia Union midfielder Alejandro Bedoya (11) late in added time in the second half of an MLS soccer match between the Philadelphia Union and Sporting Kansas City on Mar 2, 2024 at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, KS. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire) Credit: Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire

Week 2 of MLS with replacement referees was marred by an erroneous call on a throw-in decision of all things.

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Paul Kennedy edited Soccer America for 41 years (1985-2026). He began writing for SA in 1974. He started writing for France Football in 1978 and has served on in Ballon d'Or jury since 2007.