Photo: Michael Long

Sometimes it’s easy to write about the success of Philadelphia-area players in leagues across the continent, such as when Reading-native Corey Hertzog has a fantastic week in which he scores a goal and two assists on loan with the Wilmington Hammerheads, or when Bryn Mawr lad Jimmy McLaughlin makes the most of his own loan by scoring his first goal with the Harrisburg City Islanders.

Other times it’s tough.

Enter Andrew Wenger. This Saturday, the Lancaster-native and Montreal Impact forward scored his fourth goal of the season at the expense of the Union. Marking his first game back as a starter since suffering a thigh injury back in June, Wenger opened Montreal’s account late in the first half. In what started as a short corner from Union alum Justin Mapp, it would be Impact midfielder Patrice Bernier’s perfectly floated ball that would find Wenger ready to deliver a glancing header. MacMath had no chance to react, the Impact had the lead. and once again Philadelphia’s weakness on set piece defense was exposed.

Major League Soccer

Antoine Hoppenot, M/F, Philadelphia — Played 34 minutes in Saturday’s 2-0 loss to Montreal. Season: 11 games, 1 start, 2 goals for Philadelphia. 4 games, 1 goal for Harrisburg.

Cristhian Hernandez, M, Philadelphia —  Did not play. Season: 2 games.

Chris Albright, D, Philadelphia — In the 18, but did not play. Season: 4 games, 2 starts.

Zach Pfeffer, M, Philadelphia — Did not play. Season: 0 games.

Stephen King, M, D.C. United — Did not play. Season: 7 games, 1 start, 1 assist.

Andrew Wenger, F, Montreal — Started and played 70 minutes in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Philadelphia, scoring a goal in the 44th minute. Season: 14 games, 4 starts, 4 goals.

Zarek Valentin, D, Montreal — Did not play. Season: 14 games, 14 starts, 1 goal.

Jeff Parke, D, Seattle — Started and played 90 minutes in Sunday’s 4-0 win over Los Angeles. Season: 19 games, 18 starts.

Mike Seamon, M, Seattle – Did not play. Season: 0 games.

Bobby Convey, M, Kansas City — Started and played 7 minutes in Saturday’s 1-0 win over New England. Season: 15 games, 14 starts, 1 goal, 2 assists.

Jeff Larentowicz, M, Colorado — Started and played 90 minutes in Saturday’s 1-0 win over Real Salt Lake. Season: 21 games, 21 starts, 2 goals.

Bobby Warshaw, D, Dallas – Did not play=. Season: 6 games, 2 starts.

Jeremiah White, M, New England — Did not play. Season: 2 games.

Bill Gaudette, GK, New York — Started and played 90 minutes in Saturday’s 2-0 loss to Houston, recording four saves and allowing two goals. Season: 5 games, 5 starts, 11 saves, 7 goals allowed, and 2 shut outs for New York. 3 games, 3 starts, 7 saves, 4 goals allowed for Los Angeles.

Jeremy Vuolo, GK, New York — In the 18, but did not play. Season: 0 games.

Dan Gargan, D, Chicago — In the 18, but did not play. Season: 19 games, 17 starts.

USL Pro

Corey Hertzog, F, Wilmington — On loan from New York, started and played 90 minutes in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Charleston, providing an assist in the 34th minutes and scoring the game-winning goal in the 45th minute. Started and played 90 minutes in Friday’s 2-2 draw with Charleston, providing an assist in the 82nd minute. Season: 0 games for New York. 15 games, 14 starts, 8 goals, 5 assists for Wilmington.

Jimmy McLaughlin, M, Harrisburg — On loan from Philadelphia, played 45 minutes in Wednesday’s 4-2 loss to Orlando, scoring a goal in the 82nd minute. Season: 0 games for Philadelphia, 4 games, 2 starts, 1 goal for Harrisburg.

J.T. Noone, M, Harrisburg – Started and played 90 minutes in Wednesday’s 4-2 loss to Orlando. Season: 18 games, 18 starts, 2 goals, 3 assists.

Tom Brandt, D, Harrisburg – Started and played 90 minutes in Wednesday’s 4-2 loss to Orlando. Season: 13 games, 12 starts.

Morgan Langley, M, Harrisburg – In the 18, but did not play. Season: 19 games, 15 starts, 3 goals, 2 assists.

Tony Donatelli, M, Charleston – Played 8 minutes in Saturday’s 2-1 loss to Wilmington. Started and played 90 minutes in Friday’s 2-2 draw with Wilmington. Season: 16 games, 13 starts, 1 goal, 2 assists.

Ryan Richter, M, Charleston – Started and played 66 minutes in Saturday’s 2-1 loss to Wilmington. Played 3 minutes in Friday’s 2-2 draw with Wilmington. Season: 20 games, 12 starts, 2 goals, 3 assists.

Tyler Bellamy, D, Rochester – In the 18, but did not play. Season: 8 games, 5 starts.

Drew Cost, M, Rochester – Played 12 minutes in Friday’s 1-0 loss to Orlando. Season: 14 games, 1 start, 1 assist.

Jason Yeisley, D, Richmond – Did not play. Season: 15 games, 14 starts, 1 goal.

Ryan Heins, M, Richmond – In the 18, but did not play. Season: 19 games, 17 starts, 2 goals, 2 assists.

NASL

Pat Hannigan, GK, San Antonio – Did not play. Season: 3 games, 6 goals allowed, 9 saves.