Philadelphia Union is set to face New York Red Bulls in a league match on Saturday night. The game will begin at 7:30 p.m. ET and will be held at Sports Illustrated Stadium, with coverage available through MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
The starting lineup for the Union includes Andre Blake; Nathan Harriel, Olwethu Makhanya, Olivier Mbaizo, Kai Wagner, Alejandro Bedoya, Jesus Bueno, Jovan Lukic, Chris Donovan, Milan Iloski, and Mikael Uhre. The bench features Andrew Rick; Neil Pierre, Frankie Westfield, Danley Jean Jacques, Jeremy Rafanello, Cavan Sullivan, Quinn Sullivan, Tai Baribo, and Bruno Damiani.
There are several changes in the lineup compared to the recent U.S. Open Cup match against the Red Bulls. “Philadelphia Union make seven changes from their U.S. Open Cup midweek clash against the Red Bulls.” Additionally, homegrown player Neil Pierre is included in the matchday roster after signing a short-term agreement that makes him eligible for selection tonight. “Union homegrown Neil Pierre makes the matchday roster after signing a short-term agreement to be eligible for selection for tonight’s match.”
The club marks some milestones in this fixture: “Jesus Bueno makes his 60th career appearance for the club in league play.” Milan Iloski will have his first start with Philadelphia Union. “Milan Iloski earns his first start with the Philadelphia Union.” Chris Donovan reaches his 15th MLS start tonight. “Chris Donovan’s start tonight is the 15th MLS start of his career.” Meanwhile Mikael Uhre achieves another milestone with this game: “Mikael Uhre records the 85th start in league play with the Boys in Blue.”
