Philadelphia Union look to conclude the opening half of its 2019 Major League Soccer slate on a positive note against rival New York Red Bulll at Talen Energy Stadium. Kick off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET can be viewed live on PHL17. Below is the starting lineup and notes.
STARTING XI
Andre Blake; Ray Gaddis, Jack Elliott, Auston Trusty, Kai Wagner; Haris Medunjanin, Alejandro Bedoya, Jamiro Monteiro, Brenden Aaronson; Kacper Przybylko, Sergio Santos.
BENCH: Matt Freese, Olivier Mbaizo, Aurelien Collin, Fabinho, Ilsinho, Fafa Picault, Michee Ngalina.
NOTES
- Andre Blake makes his 110th career start between the posts.
- Center back Auston Trusty makes his 50th start for the Boys in Blue. Trusty found the game-winning goal on the road at Minnesota, his first of 2019 and second of his MLS career.
- Outside back Kai Wagner will make his 15th career start for the Union.
- Ray Gaddis makes his 14th career MLS appearance against Red Bull, the most by a current member of the Union including head coach Jim Curtin.
- Brenden Aaronson makes his 15th appearance of 2019 with his start tonight. The 18-year-old graduated from YSC Academy yesterday.
- Midfielder Haris Medunjanin with the start makes his 80th career start for the Union. Last time out against Minnesota, Medunjanin scored his first goal of 2019.
- Kacper Przybylko Monteiro makes his 10th appearance of the season with his start up top.
