Playoffs: Union at Atlanta United FC Starting XI and Lineup Notes presented by ACME

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Philadelphia Union travels to defending MLS Cup Champions Atlanta United FC in the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs. Kick off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET and can be viewed on ESPN2. Below are the starting lineup and notes.


STARTING XI

Andre Blake; Kai Wagner, Mark McKenzie, Jack Elliott, Ray Gaddis; Haris Medunjanin, Jamiro Monteiro, Brenden Aaronson, Alejandro Bedoya; Sergio Santos, Fafa Picault.


BENCH: Joe Bendik, Aurelien Collin, Matt Real, Warren Creavalle, Ilsinho, Marco Fabián, Andrew Wooten.


NOTES

  • Union head coach Jim Curtin makes only one change from the Union's 4-3 extra time win against New York Red Bulls.
  • After scoring the tying goal as a substitute, Fafa Picault replaces Andrew Wooten in the Starting XI.
  • Andre Blake makes his fourth Audi MLS Cup Playoffs start in net.
  • Haris Medunjanin and Jack Elliott remain in the starting XI. The duo are one of three players in the regular season that played every minute.
  • Jim Curtin's bench includes substitute specialist Ilsinho and Marco Fabián, who scored the Union's game-winning goal in the 105th minute against Red Bulls on Sunday.