Starting XI

XI Notes Presented by BIMBO | Union vs. Inter Miami CF

XINotes-May18

It's an Eastern Conferences battle as Philadelphia Union hosts Inter Miami CF. Kick off from Subaru Park is set for 7:30 p.m. ET and can be viewed on PHL17 and for free on PhiladelphiaUnion.com for fans within the Philadelphia DMA.

STARTING XI

Andre Blake; Kai Wagner, Stuart Findlay, Jakob Glesnes, Olivier Mbaizo; Jack Elliott, Leon Flach, Alejandro Bedoya, Daniel Gazdag; Sergio Santos, Cory Burke.

BENCH: Matt Freese; Matt Real, Nathan Harriel, Brandon Craig, Cole Turner, Jesus Bueno, Jack McGlynn, Paxten Aaronson, Quinn Sullivan.

NOTES

  • Head Coach Jim Curtin makes three changes to the Starting XI from the club's draw against rival New York Red Bulls.
  • Right back Olivier Mbaizo makes his 45th regular season start for the Union. Mbaizo's last start came in the 2022 opener against Minnesota United FC on February 26.
  • Stuart Findlay earns his first start of 2022 in MLS play and his fifth all-time. Findlay started in the Union's Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup match last week where he scored a second half goal on the road in Orlando.
  • Fellow center back Jakob Glesnes makes his 65th regular season appearance with his start tonight against Inter Miami CF.
  • Midfielder Daniel Gazdag collect his 35th appearance for the Boys in Blue with his appearance in the Starting XI.
  • Forward Sergio Santos makes career start No. 45 for the Union in regular season play.
  • Eight homegrowns are available as substitutes for tonight's contest.
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