Starting XI

XI Notes Presented by ACME | Union vs. Nashville SC

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Philadelphia Union is back at home for an Eastern Conference showdown as it hosts Nashville SC on Saturday night. Kick off from Subaru Park is set for 7:30 p.m. ET with coverage beginning at 7 p.m. on PHL17 and on PhiladelphiaUnion.com for fans within the Philadelphia DMA. Fans can also tune in by clicking here to listen to the FOX The Gambler broadcast which is available via 102.5 FM, 104.5 HD2, the iHeart App and 1480 AM.

STARTING XI

Andre Blake; Kai Wagner, Jack Elliott, Jakob Glesnes, Olivier Mbaizo; Leon Flach, Jose Martinez, Alejandro Bedoya; Jamiro Monteiro, Daniel Gazdag; Kacper Przybylko.

BENCH

Matt Freese, Nathan Harriel, Stuart Findlay, Jesus Bueno, Jack McGlynn, Quinn Sullivan, Paxten Aaronson, Anthony Fontana, Sergio Santos.

NOTES

  • Head Coach Jim Curtin keeps the same Starting XI from the club's midweek match at Minnesota United FC.
  • Center back Jakob Glesnes makes his 50th MLS appearance with a start on the back line.
  • Outside back Olivier Mbaizo earns his 45th MLS appearance as well starting at right back for the Boys in Blue.
  • Jose "El Brujo" Martinez gets his 35th league appearance for the Union.
  • Daniel Gazdag makes his 20th appearance of 2021. Gazdag wanted name to the MLS Team of the Week bench after bagging a brace at Minnesota United FC on Wednesday night.
  • Forward Kacper Przybylko gets his 80th Union appearance with his start tonight.
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