The Eastern Conference Champion Philadelphia Union start their 2023 campaign in front of the Union faithful as they battle the Columbus Crew on Saturday night. Kick off from Subaru Park is set for 7:30 p.m. ET with fans able to watch the match for free on the Apple TV app.
STARTING XI
Andre Blake; Kai Wagner, Jack Elliott, Jakob Glesnes, Olivier Mbaizo; Jose Martinez, Leon Flach, Alejandro Bedoya, Daniel Gazdag; Mikael Uhre, Julian Carranza.
BENCH: Holden Trent; Matt Real, Nathan Harriel, Damion Lowe, Jesus Bueno, Andres Perea, Jack McGlynn, Joaquin Torres, Quinn Sullivan.
NOTES
- Philadelphia Union returns all 11 of their regular starters from their memorable 2022 season that saw the club advance to MLS Cup for the first time in its history.
- Centerback Jack Elliott makes his 155th start in league play tonight against the Crew.
- Team Captain Alejandro Bedoya will make his 180th MLS regular season career start, all with the Union.
- Midfielder Leon Flach picks up his 65th career start in the midfield during league play.
- Forward Julian Carranza appearance atop the Union lineup sees him make his 40th league start in regular season play.
- Four players (Holden Trent, Damion Lowe, Andres Perea and Joaquin Torres) for the Philadelphia Union make the matchday roster for the first time in the Union career.
