Philadelphia Union return to Subaru Park tonight to host Orlando City SC, with the clubs currently occupying sixth and seventh place, respectively, in the Eastern Conference standings. Kickoff from Subaru Park is set for 7:30 p.m., with coverage on Apple TV,and 97.5 The Fanatic.
STARTING XI
Andrew Rick; Kai Wagner, Nathan Harriel, Japhet Sery Larsen, Ben Bender, Jovan Lukić, Jesus Bueno, Indiana Vassilev, Quinn Sullivan; Bruno Damiani, Milan Iloski.
BENCH
George Marks; Jordan Griffin, Geiner Martinez, Finn Sundstrom, Rafael Uzcátegui, Alejandro Bedoya, Jeremy Rafanello, Ezekiel Alladoh, Agustin Anello.
Lineup notes
- With five starters from the club's previous match away on international duty, the Union make multiple changes to Saturday's lineup.
- Three Homegrowns are in tonight's starting XI, with one additional Homegrown available off the bench.
- Ben Bender makes his first start since May 24.
- Jesus Bueno makes his ninth start of the 2026 season, including his fourth since the World Cup break.
- Bruno Damiani enters tonight's match having scored in each of his last three appearances, totaling five goals during that span. It marks the longest scoring streak of his Philadelphia Union career.
- Nathan Harriel makes his 27th start of the 2026 season, tying his career high for starts in a single campaign (2024).
- Union II duo Jordan Griffin and Rafael Uzcátegui signed a short-term agreements ahead of today's match. This is the second short-term callup for Uzcategui in 2026, who was on the Union's gameday roster for Leagues Cup contest against Santos Laguna in August. The call-up is the first for Griffin.
