Starting XI

XI Notes Presented by BIMBO | Union vs. Chicago Fire

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Philadelphia Union continues a very busy stretch of March as they return home to face off against the Chicago Fire on Saturday night. Kick off from Subaru Park is set for 7:30 p.m. ET with fans able to watch the match on MLS Season Pass and on the Apple TV app or listen to the contest on 97.5 The Fanatic via the radio dial, app and website.

STARTING XI

Andre Blake; Kai Wagner, Jack Elliott, Jakob Glesnes, Olivier Mbaizo; Jose Martinez, Leon Flach, Alejandro Bedoya, Daniel Gazdag; Mikael Uhre, Julian Carranza.

BENCH: Joe Bendik; Matt Real, Nathan Harriel, Damion Lowe, Jesus Bueno, Andres Perea, Jack McGlynn, Joaquin Torres, Quinn Sullivan.

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NOTES

  • Head Coach Jim Curtin keeps the same Starting XI from the club's two previous MLS regular season contests.
  • Centerback Jack Elliott makes his 157th start in league play tonight, surpassing Brian Carroll for fourth in club history.
  • Fellow centerback Jakob Glesnes makes his 90th appearance for the club in MLS play.
  • Outside back Olivier Mbaizo makes his 60th start for the Union in MLS regular season action.
  • Midfielder Daniel Gazdag's start tonight marks his 60th appearance with the Boys in Blue.
  • Forward Mikael Uhre makes his 30th appearance for Philadelphia Union with his start atop the Union XI.
  • Fellow forward Julian Carranza makes his 75th MLS appearance.
  • Goalkeeper Joe Bendik makes the matchday roster for the first time this MLS season.
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