MARCH 3, 2025 • DELCOTIMES.COM
Philadelphia vs
-FC Cincinnati
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Union handle FC Cincinnati, powered by Baribo's 3 goals
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CIN | - | - | - |
Subaru Park, Chester, PA
'Structure,' ruthless finishing has Union off to fast start Eight goals and six points are probably not what most people envisioned the Philadelphia Union to have after two games of the 2025 season.
Nathan Harriel - Left off squad sheet Harriel (thigh) was not an option during the 4-1 loss to Cincinnati.
Impact Harriel was deemed fit for the weekend, however was left off the team sheet as his missed the second match of the season. This could have just been precautionary, as the defender will likely be good to go for the trip to New England on Saturday.
MARCH 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Bruno Damiani - Did not play Saturday Damian was not an option during the 4-1 win over FCC on Sunday.
Impact Despite clearing his visa, Damiani was not an option for the Union, with his MLS debut still put on hold. He is eligible to play in the league, therefore will try his luck for the trip to New England on Saturday.
MARCH 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Amir Daley - Breaks clavicle Daley suffered a broken clavicle during the Concacaf Champions Cup match against FC Motagua and is expected to miss the next 6-8 weeks, reports Laurel Pfahler of the Queens City Pr...
Impact This is unfortunate news for Daley, whose MLS debut will have to wait following his broken clavicle midweek. He was set to be a part time member of the senior side for Cincy, recording five goals in 27 appearances with FC Cincinnati II in 2024.
MARCH 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Gerardo Valenzuela - Still working on return Valenzuela (hamstring) has not been given a timeline of return as he continues to recover from injury, per FC Cincinnati Staff Writer Carter Chapley.
Impact Valenzuela remains out with a hamstring injury as there is no set timeline for return yet. Once fit, the midfielder will remain a solid bench option for Cincy after making 11 starts in 31 MLS appearances including the playoffs in 2024.
MARCH 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Miazga - No timetable yet Miazga (knee) has not been given a timeline as he continues to work back from injury, reports FC Cincinnati Staff writer Carter Chapley.
Impact Miazga is still working back from his serious knee injury, as Pat Noonan will not give a timetable of return just yet. This could delay his return to the pitch until April or May now, pending on any set backs.
MARCH 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Tai Baribo's hat trick powers the Union to a 4-1 rout of FC Cincinnati in their home opener Baribo scored twice in the first half and once in the second, then new striker Bruno Damiani capped off the scoring in the closing minutes.
MARCH 2, 2025 • INQUIRER.COM
