Starting XI

XI Notes Presented by BIMBO | Union at Sporting Kansas City

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Philadelphia Union faces off against Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night with kick off is set for 8:40PM ET with the match free to watch with the Apple TV app as well as on 97.5 The Fanatic app, and website.

STARTING XI

Oliver Semmle; Nathan Harriel, Damion Lowe, Jack Elliott, Olivier Mbaizo; Jose Martinez, Jack McGlynn, Jesus Bueno, Jeremy Rafanello; Quinn Sullivan, Chris Donovan.

BENCH: Andrew Rick; Kai Wagner, Matt Real, Jakob Glesnes, Alejandro Bedoya, Daniel Gazdag, Markus Anderson, Tai Baribo, Mikael Uhre.

NOTES

  • The Union make five changes to the Starting XI from Tuesday's Concacaf Champions Cup Round One match vs. Deportivo Saprissa.
  • Homegrown Jeremy Rafanello earns his first MLS start in his career. The achievement comes in his second appearance for the club since his signed in 2022.
  • Four homegrowns are in the Starting XI for the Union, the most so far in 2024.
  • Forward Chris Donovan makes his 25th career appearance in league play tonight.
  • Philadelphia Union II goalkeeper Andrew Rick makes his MLS matchday roster debut. Rick joins the club on a short-term agreement.