UPDATE: August 8, 2020 – Major League Soccer unveiled the framework of a revised schedule for the remainder of the 2020 season, with the League’s 25th season continuing in the home markets of the 26 clubs beginning August 12. At this time, MLS has announced the initial phase of the revised schedule for U.S. clubs through September 14 and plans to announce the balance of the regular season schedule by early September. Attendance at matches will be determined by MLS and club leadership in accordance with applicable state and local guidelines. Ticket policies for tickets purchased from Philadelphia Union for matches affected by the emerging schedule can be found at the Union Ticket Policy page.
Philadelphia Union Announce Schedule For Continuation of Play In Home Markets
Union to play six matches through mid-September in first phase of MLS return in local markets, beginning on Friday, August 21 against New England Revolution
CHESTER, Pa. (Aug. 8, 2020) – As announced by Major League Soccer today, the Philadelphia Union will resume regular-season play following the team’s successful run in the MLS is Back Tournament. The Union earned seven points toward the regular season standings with a 2-0-1 record in the group stage of the tournament, tied for the second-most points gained by any club during the unique event. Currently tied for third place in the Eastern Conference, the Union will play their first match of the 2020 season in Subaru Park on August 25 against rival New York Red Bulls.
The return to play in home markets will feature comprehensive health and safety protocols, including regular COVID-19 testing for players, coaches and essential staff. The Philadelphia Union is continuing to evaluate the ability to have fans at future home matches in accordance with state and local guidelines and look forward to when fans can be welcomed back to Subaru Park safely.
<strong>DATE</strong> |
<strong>OPPONENT</strong> |
<strong>TIME (ET)</strong> |
<strong>BROADCAST</strong> |
<p>Friday, August 21</p> |
<p>@ New England Revolution</p> |
<p align="center">8:00pm</p> |
<p align="center">PHL17</p> |
<p>Tuesday, August 25</p> |
<p>New York Red Bulls</p> |
<p align="center">7:30pm</p> |
<p align="center">PHL17</p> |
<p>Saturday, August 29</p> |
<p>D.C. United</p> |
<p align="center">7:30pm</p> |
<p align="center">PHL17</p> |
<p>Wednesday, Sept. 2</p> |
<p>@ Columbus Crew</p> |
<p align="center">7:30pm</p> |
<p align="center">PHL17</p> |
<p>Sunday, Sept. 6</p> |
<p>@ New York Red Bulls</p> |
<p align="center">7:00pm</p> |
<p align="center">PHL17</p> |
<p>Saturday, Sept. 12</p> |
<p>New England Revolution</p> |
<p align="center">7:30pm</p> |
<p align="center">PHL17</p> |
MLS plans to announce the balance of the regular season schedule by early September as the league continues to work with infectious disease experts, league and club medical personnel, and government officials in all markets in charting a course for the completion of the 2020 season.
For more information, please visit www.PhiladelphiaUnion.com.
