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Starting against NYCFC Westfield (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against NYCFC.

Impact Westfield was day-to-day heading into Sunday, but has made the call, appearing to have passed some testing. This is huge for the club as they gain back a full-back when it was looking a little dire heading into the weekend, likely to maintain this spot moving forward.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day Westfield (hamstring) is day-to-day, according to Joe Tansey of Bleacher Report.

Impact Westfield was a late scratch last match and is going to remain questionable, with the defender only working on the side. This will leave him as a late call to face NYCFC on Sunday, hoping to see him train further this week and return to a starting role.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Saturday Westfield will no longer be in the squad to face D.C. United on Saturday, the club announced.

Impact Westfield appeared to be healthy after dealing with a muscular issue during the week, but he presumably felt discomfort again in warmups prior to the weekend game. The defender will consequently have to wait at least until the second week against NYC FC to make his season debut. Meanwhile, Finn Sundstrom will make a rare appearance at left-back.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Doubt for opener Westfield (hamstring) is a doubt for Saturday's season opener against D.C. United, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Westfield is trending as a doubt for Saturday's season opener against D.C. United as he continues to manage a lingering hamstring issue. The full-back is shaping up to be a true game-time call and will likely need to clear a late fitness test before the coaching staff gives him the green light. If he cannot go, it would be a real blow for Philadelphia, as he is projected to lock down the starting left-back spot heading into the 2026 MLS season and his absence would force an immediate adjustment to the starting XI. In that scenario, Finn Sundstrom or Olivier Mbaizo would be in line for a larger role and a bump in minutes.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jesús Bueno scores winner in PK shootout as Union hold off Fire in first-round opener of MLS Cup

Jesús Bueno scored the decisive goal in a penalty-kick shootout after Philadelphia blew a two-goal lead late and the top-seeded Union beat the Chicago Fire in a best-of-three first...

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Will play U20 World Cup Westfield was called up by USYNT for the upcoming U20 World Cup in Chile.

Impact Westfield has been called up by the USYNT for the U20 World Cup in Chile, which will make him miss several games with Philadelphia. That said, the defender has performed decently in recent matches in the rotation, so his absence will slightly impact the starting XI, with Nathan Harriel expected to take on a larger role in the backline, likely returning to his natural right-back position while Westfield is unavailable.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Uhre leads the Philadelphia Union against Toronto

Mikael Uhre leads the Philadelphia Union into a matchup with Toronto after a two-goal performance against the Colorado Rapids

AUGUST 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Set to return Westfield has served his one match suspension and is set to return against Toronto on Aug 9.

Impact Westfield has struggled to return to the starting XI consistently since returning from injury, making just a start in the last three MLS appearances. Overall, he has been helping the team offensively, recording a goal and three assists in 20 appearances (15 starts).

JULY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Receives red card Saturday Westfield was shown a straight red card in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Houston Dynamo.

Impact Westfield left his team with 10 men due to violent conduct in stoppage time of the weekend game. He'll consequently be suspended at least for the upcoming meeting against Colorado Rapids, allowing regular left-back Kai Wagner to return to the lineup. It could be difficult for Westfield to regain significant activity after failing to make an impact in his latest performances.

JULY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Appears off bench Westfield (ankle) had one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus New York Red Bulls.

Impact Westfield was back following his ankle injury, playing 17 minutes against RBNY. He has managed to keep a valid role during his first season in MLS, starting 14 times in 18 appearances, scoring one with three assists.

JULY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for play Westfield (ankle) is an option for Saturday's match against the New York Red Bulls, according to Joe Tansey of Bleacher Report.

Impact Westfield is seeing great news heading into the weekend, as he has been cleared for play after an ankle injury. This is good news for the club, as he is typically their starter at right-back. That said, he will likely take that spot back immediately when facing the Red Bulls on Saturday.

JULY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still inching towards return Westfield (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's match against the New York Red Bulls, according to Joe Tansey of Bleacher Report.

Impact Westfield is seeing another update, but one that is similar to his last, as he is still not cleared for a return, but is closest to a return out of the club's injured players. This still leaves his timeline up in the air, but reassures that he is healing. Wednesday may be too soon, but he could look to see the field when they once again face the Red Bulls on Saturday.

JULY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville looks to continue win streak in matchup with the Philadelphia Union

Nashville heads into a matchup against Philadelphia as winners of three straight games

JULY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't be ready Saturday Westfield (ankle) is uncertain to play Saturday against Nashville SC, according to Joe Tansey of Substack. "[Westfield] is edging closer to play but probably still too soon," manag...

Impact While Carnell left the door open for Westfield's return to action this weekend, it sounds as if Saturday's game will end up being too soon for the wing-back to return to the side. Westfield has started in 14 of his 17 appearances this season, tallying one goal and three assists from his right-back role.

JULY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Russell-Rowe and the Columbus Crew host the Philadelphia Union

Jacen Russell-Rowe leads the Columbus Crew into a matchup with the Philadelphia Union fresh off of a two-goal outing against Atlanta United

JUNE 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Out Wednesday Westfield (ankle) is out for Wednesday's trip to Chicago, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Westfield isn't an option for Wednesday's trip due to the ankle injury that left him on the bench last time out. The defender would likely be replaced by Olivier Mbaizo (groin) if he's deemed fit. Westfield's next chance to return is a Sunday trip to Columbus.

JUNE 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win Westfield assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win over Charlotte FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 74th m...

Impact Westfield played the entire second half, recording an assist during the win Saturday. He's only come off the bench twice in the last 10 league appearances, totaling a goal with 17 tackles and 26 clearances in that span.

JUNE 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Markus Anderson's first career goal lifts Union to 2-1 victory over Charlotte

Markus Anderson came off the bench in the 57th minute and scored his first career goal eight minutes into stoppage time to rally the Philadelphia Union to a 2-1 victory over Charlo...

JUNE 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Two chances created Westfield created two chances on seven crosses in Philadelphia's scoreless draw against FC Dallas.

Impact A lot of Philadelphia's crosses were part of a late push to find a winner and get three points, so chances created is a better indicator of how effective a player was. Westfield should remain involved in one of MLS' best offenses when he takes the field next against Charlotte FC. Charlotte has allowed 27 goals in league play so far.

JUNE 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores great goal versus Crew Westfield scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Columbus Crew.

Impact Westfield scored a powerful outside-the-box strike into the top right corner of Columbus' goal in the 64th minute, a goal which gave Philadelphia a 2-1 lead. It marked his first goal of the season, and it came on his first shot on target of the campaign. He also intercepted one pass, made two clearances and won two duels in his full 90 minutes of action.

MAY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Zawadzki's stoppage-time goal helps Crew play Union to a 2-2 tie

Sean Zawadzki scored in the third minute of stoppage time for Columbus and the Crew played to a 2-2 tie with the Philadelphia Union in a match between two of the top teams in the E...

MAY 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Assist from defense Westfield assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 win versus D.C. United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 34th min...

Impact Wesfield bagged the first assist of Saturday's match when he found Jakob Glesnes in the 15th minute of the contest. This marks his second assist of the season, with those being his only two goal contributions. He continues to see a solid start to the campaign in his first year in a starting role, having earned that spot in eight of his nine appearances.

APRIL 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jakob Glesnes, Andre Blake help Union cruise to 3-0 victory over DC United

Jakob Glesnes had an early goal and an assist late, and Andre Blake earned his fifth clean sheet of the season as the Philadelphia Union cruised to a 3-0 victory over D

APRIL 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Set to represent USA U-20s Westfield has been called up by the USA U-20 team and is not an option for Saturday's match against St. Louis.

Impact Westfield will be away from the team for around the next week, as he will serve with the U-20s for their matches against Mexico and Japan on March 22 and 24, respectively. He has been their regular starter at roght-back, so this will force a change, with Nathan Harriel as a possible replacement. Westfield will look to see the team sheet again against Miami on March 29.

MARCH 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assist in MLS debut Westfield assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-2 victory versus Orlando City SC.

Impact Westfield slipped through a pass to setup a Philadelphia goal Saturday in their 4-2 victory over Orlando SC. The debutant added five clearances and three blocks to the team's defensive effort over his 88 minutes of play in the right full-back position. Westfield's game-time will be worth monitoring In the coming weeks as fellow Philadelphia defenders Nathan Harriel and Isaiah LeFlore look set to rejoin the squad as they recover from injury.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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