Union vs. New England Starting XI and Lineup notes, presented by ACME

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The Eastern Conference leading Philadelphia Union conclude a busy three-game in eight-day stretch Saturday night against New England Revolution. Kick off from Talen Energy Stadium is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET and can be viewed live on PHL17. Below is the starting lineup and notes.


STARTING XI
Carlos Miguel Coronel; Ray Gaddis, Jack Elliott, Auston Trusty, Kai Wagner; Haris Medunjanin, Alejandro Bedoya, Jamiro Monteiro, Brenden Aaronson; Kacper Przybylko, Fafa Picault.


BENCH: Charlie Lyon, Aurelien Collin, Olivier Mbaizo, Warren Creavalle, Ilsinho, David Accam, Sergio Santos.


NOTES

  • Goalkeeper Carlos Miguel Coronel makes his second start in net for the 2019 season. Coronel earned a clean sheet against FC Dallas on April 6 in his other start.
  • Defender Kai Wagner returns to the starting XI after serving a two-game suspension for a red card against Montreal Impact on April 20.
  • Captain Alejandro Bedoya will make his 80th career start for the Union.
  • Alongside the captain, midfielder Haris Medunjanin will make his 75h appearance for the Boys in blue.
  • Kacper Przybylko makes his third straight for the Union at forward, having scored in each of the previous two matches including the winning goal against FC Cincinnati on Wednesday night.
  • Fafa Picault makes his 55th start for the Union after scoring his first goal of the 2019 season.
  • The Union swept New England last season in three games and owns a 14-6-5 all-time advantage.