Philadelphia Union opens the 2026 MLS season at rivals D.C. United on Saturday night. Kick off is set for 7:30PM with coverage on Apple TV and 97.5 The Fanatic.
Squad update: Frankie Westfield will not be in the squad tonight and will instead be replaced by Finn Sundstrom in the starting XI. The updated lineup is below.
STARTING XI
Andre Blake; Nathan Harriel, Olwethu Makhanya, Japhet Sery, Frankie Westfield; Jesus Bueno, Danley Jean Jacques, Milan Iloski, Indiana Vassilev; Ezekiel Alladoh, Bruno Damiani.
BENCH:
Andrew Rick; Geiner Martinez, Alejandro Bedoya, Jeremy Rafanello, Cavan Sullivan, AgustÃn Anello, Sal Olivas, Stas Korzeniowski.
Lineup notes
- Philadelphia Union make four changes to the Starting XI from their midweek Concacaf Champions Cup contest against Defence Force F.C.
- Goalkeeper Andre Blake earns the start in the MLS opener for the 10th time in his career.
- Center back Japhet Sery earns his first-ever start for the Philadelphia Union.
- Forward Ezekiel Alladoh makes his first start in league play for the Union. The Ghania made his debut on Wednesday and scored in the first half.
- Geiner Martinez, AgustÃn Anello and Stas Korzeniowski make the matchday roster for the first time in MLS play.
- Philadelphia Union is unbeaten in its last nine matches against D.C. United.
