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Starting against Salt Lake Blake is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Salt Lake.

Impact Blake was expected to play Saturday and he's now straight in the starting XI. With Blake fit and available once more it's Oliver Semmle that falls to the bench, as expected. Blake is the clear top choice whenever fit.

APRIL 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Saturday Blake (undisclosed) participated in full training Thursday and is expected to play Saturday against Real Salt Lake, Matthew de George of The Daily Times Sports reports.

Impact Blake left the previous game against Atlanta United with an undisclosed injury, but the fact that he participated in full training Thursday suggests he should remain in the starting lineup. Oliver Semmle should continue in a backup role as a result.

APRIL 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up another injury Blake was forced off in the 45 minute of Sunday's match against Atlanta.

Impact Blake's bad luck continues as he picks up yet another injury and was not able to finish the first half Sunday. Oliver Semmle took over for him, as he could continue to see more starts, depending on the severity of Blake's injury.

APRIL 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back as expected Blake (concussion) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Atlanta.

Impact Blake recovered from his concussion after training normally with the team and is back to mend the net for the side. He's only made two appearances on the season, allowing two goals on four saves with one clean sheet.

APRIL 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Blake is back from a concussion, should start for the Union in Atlanta Plus a look at the Union under-17 team's triumph at the Generation adidas Cup youth tournament, with Cavan Sullivan one of many players who...

APRIL 11, 2024 • INQUIRER.COM

Good to go for Sunday Blake (concussion) was able to train fully with the team Wednesday and is set to be an option for Sunday's match against Atlanta United, per Matthew De George of Daily Times Sports...

Impact Blake has been dealing with a few injuries to start off the season, missing four MLS matches to open up the 2024 campaign. He's only started twice, allowing two goals on four saves with a clean sheet.

APRIL 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not fit Saturday Blake (concussion) is out for Saturday's contest against Nashville.

Impact Blake will not be able to compete Saturday, as he is still dealing with a concussion, missing his first match with the problem. He will now hope to return next week to face Atlanta on April 14, as he has only featured two times in the club's six matches due to injuries despite being their regular starter when fit.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with concussion Blake (concussion) will undergo tests to determine whether he will be able to play against Nashville on Saturday, manager Jim Curtin told Joe Tansey of Bleacher Report. "He's in th...

Impact The star goalkeeper is dealing with a concussion and needs to clear the league's protocol to start against Nashville on Saturday. On that note, the Jamaica international will go through medical tests Thursday in order to determine how close he is to being ready. If he can't go Saturday, Oliver Semmle would get the nod between the posts.

APRIL 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Removed after 74 minutes in victory Blake was injured and subbed out in the 74th minute of Saturday's 2-0 win against Minnesota United. He registered four saves and secured a clean sheet before exiting the match.

Impact Blake returned from international duty to make four saves en route to Philadelphia's defense posting a shutout during their 2-0 victory over Minnesota on Saturday. Unfortunately, Blake was removed due to injury concerns after a collision in the 74th minute. Philadelphia head coach Jim Curtin stated in his postgame press conference, "I think he (Blake) was ... a little bit exposed and he had some contact to the chest/head area, just started to feel ... as he described it lightheaded at the end of the game. It sounded like Andre just wanted to be cautious with it, as did the doctors and the medical staff, which I applaud." It remains to be seen whether Blake will be fit enough to take his place in net when Philadelphia travel to take on Nashville next Saturday.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned by Jamaica Blake was called up by Jamaica and will miss Saturday's trip to Portland.

Impact Blake is off to a rough start, his first start came against Austin where he conceded twice without making a save. He's now not going to get the chance to build momentum as he heads off to national team duty with Jamaica. Oliver Semmle should be in line for another start.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bad beginning to season Blake registered no saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Austin FC.

Impact Conceding multiple goals without logging saves was the worst way Blake could begin his 2024 season, and that proved to be the case. He will look to redeem himself during the Union's next game, currently scheduled next Saturday at Portland.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays as expected Blake (groin) started and play all 90 minutes during Tuesday's 0-0 draw to Pachuca in the CCL Round of 16.

Impact Blake is back and is expected to start Saturday against Seattle after missing the first two matches with a groin injury. He will look to bounce back after an average 2023 season with only nine clean sheets in 30 games, conceding 30 goals while making 86 saves.

MARCH 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return Tuesday Blake (groin) is expected to be an option for Tuesday's CCL Round of 16 clash against Pachuca, per Jonathan Tannerwald of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Impact Blake looks to be good to return to the team after missing the first two MLS matches of the season with a groin injury. He will slide right back into the net for the team after being the Union's number one keeper since 2017, winning three MLS Goalkeeper of the Year awards while totaling 69 clean sheets in seven campaigns.

MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Saturday Blake will be a game-time call for Saturday's match against Chicago due to an adductor strain, Joe Tansey of Bleacher Report reports.

Impact Blake picked up the injury on Tuesday, and the star goalkeeper will be a game-time call for the season opener. His absence would be massive for the Union, and if he's forced to miss out against the Fire, then either Holden Trent or Oliver Semmle would start between the posts. Either would be a massive downgrade compared to Blake, though.

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one in elimination Blake had five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to FC Cincinnati.

Impact Blake put up a good performance, but a late goal saw his team eliminated from the playoffs. He will end the season allowing 30 in 30 matches, making 86 saves while holding on to just nine clean sheets. The keeper failed to record double digit clean sheets for the first time since the 2020 season. He also brought his average goals conceded per game to one for the first time since 2019.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves with clean sheet Blake registered three saves and allowed zero goals in Wednesday's 1-0 win versus New England Revolution.

Impact Blake secured his ninth clean sheet in 29 appearances. He continued to show his ability to step up and make multiple saves to keep his side in a winning position, as he registered at least three saves in a match for the 17th time this season. Blake now has a total of 81 saves, compared to 29 goals against on the year.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in win Blake registered five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory over New England Revolution.

Impact Blake conceded one goal in Saturday's playoff win, a strike in the 68th minute scored by Gustavo Bou. He had a good match outside of that as he made five saves, his most in a match since Sept. 30 at Columbus. He and the Union have a chance to close out the series Nov. 8 on the road at New England.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves in loss Blake registered three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus New England Revolution.

Impact Blake wasn't able to finish the regular season with a clean sheet as he was beaten twice by New England. It was still a solid season on the shole for Blake, but nowhere near his brilliant 2022. Blake finishes the regular season with 28 goals allowed and 73 saves in 27 starts, as well as eight clean sheets, just half of the total he managed in 2022.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

One save in scoreless draw Blake registered one save and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Nashville SC.

Impact Blake was only tested once in the match, early in the first half, but he came up with a critical save at the bottom right corner of the goal. The clean sheet marks the eighth in 26 appearances on the season, while he also moved up to a total of 70 saves.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lets in two in win Blake registered four saves and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 3-2 win versus Atlanta United.

Impact Blake has allowed six goals in the last five matches with 19 saves in that span. This brings his average saves per game to 2.6. With two games left in the season, the keeper will finish with single digit clean sheets for the first time since 2020 after missing five league matches as he was serving time with the Jamaican national team during the Gold Cup.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eight saves in draw Blake recorded eight saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Columbus Crew.

Impact Blake set a season high with eight saves Saturday as he held the league's leading attack to just one goal, a penalty in the 72nd minute. He faces the league's third best attack Wednesday versus Atlanta United, a side which has scored 61 goals in 31 league matches this season.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one in draw Blake recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against FC Dallas.

Impact Blake faced a fair amount of work, with four of seven shot attempts making their way to goal. He conceded on the first shot on target, which nullified his team's one-goal advantage in the 36th minute, just 11 minutes after they opened the scoring. Blake is up to a total of 57 saves and 23 goals against through 23 appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in draw Blake recorded no saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Blake made no saves in the match, but it led to his seventh clean sheet of the season. He is at risk of finishing the year with single digit clean sheets for the first time since 2020 after two back to back seasons with over 10 clean sheets. The keeper will welcome a visit from FC Dallas for the next match on Wednesday, who have scored eight goals in the last five games.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four saves in draw Blake allowed four goals while making two saves during Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Charlotte.

Impact Blake conceded two second half goals as the Union split the points with Charlotte on Wednesday. The keeper has now allowed 22 goals in 21 league starts while his four saves upped his season total to 54.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets beaten twice versus Cincinnati Blake made four saves and conceded two goals during Saturday's 2-2 draw against Cincinnati.

Impact Blake had some nice interventions along the way and saw his side opening a two-goal lead during the first half. However, the goalkeeper didn't have the same fortune after halftime as he got beaten twice off close-range finishes. Since returning from the midseason break, Blake racked up 15 saves over four starts, but allowed seven goals. He'll try to bounce back during Wednesday's visit to Charlotte.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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