The midfielder's celebration represents a rare public display of animosity from a player toward his former club, particularly unusual given McGlynn's development through Philadelphia's academy system. However, McGlynn admitted in an interview that he was unhappy with how things ended with the Union and believed he was disrespected.
"The communication with me? The respect they showed me? It felt like there was none at all," McGlynn told GOAL. "It was just disrespectful the way they handled it. And I'm happy that it worked out because I'm playing well in Houston. But I really just wish I could have left on better terms."