The Union return home this week, to take on I-95 rival D.C. United. Kick-off is slated for 3:30 p.m. ET on UniMás. The Boys in Blue haven’t seen DCU yet this season, so here’s everything you need to know about their Eastern Conference rival:
Team: D.C. United
Venue: Talen Energy Stadium
Kick Off: 3:30 p.m. ET on UniMás
2018 Record: 1-3-2, 5 points, Tied for 9th in Eastern Conference
Last Meeting: 1-0 Philadelphia Union win at Talen Energy Stadium, June 24, 2017
Starting XI From Previous Match Right to Left (4-1-4-1): David Ousted; Nick DeLeon, Frederic Brillant, Steve Birnbaum, Joseph Mora; Junior Moreno; Paul Arriola, Ulises Segura, Luciano Acosta, Yamil Asad; Patrick Mullins
Player to Watch: Yamil Asad
Yamil Asad has truly been a player to watch all season for DCU, since coming over from Atlanta United this offseason. Asad was part of a dangerous attack for Atlanta last year that gave him plenty of opportunities to appear on the score sheet. Besides creating a staggering 54 chances for Atlanta last season, the Argentine scored seven goals and recorded 13 assists in 2017. So far for the Black and Red, Asad has taken over the role of the primary playmaker, recording two goals and one assist in six starts with the club. The midfielder also has recorded 10 shots so far this season. The Union will need to keep their eye on number 22 this Saturday.
