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Indiana Vassilev - Converts PK Vassilev scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to New York City FC.

Impact Vassilev scored the lone goal for the Union on Sunday, converting the penalty kick for his first of the season. He is entering his second season playing for the team, recording six goals with two assists in 34 matches in 2025.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andre Blake - Top performance in loss Blake had eight saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against New York City FC.

Impact Blake had a great performances despite allowing two goals, having made eight huge saves vs NYCFC. He returns for a 10th straight season as a starter for Philadelphia, opening the campaign allowing three goals on eight saves. He will face off with San Jose for the next game on Saturday, who have scored five goals during the first two MLS matches.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: NYCFC snatch last-gasp win at Philadelphia Union | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

3 DAYS AGO • MLSSOCCER.COM

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3 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Gray's header in 9th minute of stoppage time helps NYCFC beat Union 2-1

Tayvon Gray scored in the ninth minute of stoppage time to help New York City FC beat the Philadelphia Union 2-1

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Olwethu Makhanya - Sent off Sunday Makhanya received a red card during Sunday's 2-1 loss to New York City FC.

Impact Makhanya was sent off late in the game after being shown a second booking when the score was still tied. He'll be ineligible to face San Jose Earthquakes in the third fixture of the season and could be an option again in a March 14 visit to Atlanta. While Makhanya serves his ban, Geiner Martinez could get a rare chance to play in the middle of the back line.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia Union vs. New York City FC Prediction, Picks, Live Odds – March 1 Coming off a loss to DC United, Philadelphia Union will play against New York City FC, who just drew with LA Galaxy, on Sunday. For our pred...

3 DAYS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Francis Westfield - 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.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Agustin Anello - Starting Sunday Anello (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against NYCFC.

Impact Anello is back with his club after a concern heading into the match. This comes after he was only a bench option last time, although the club is low on full-back options, hoping to prove his worth in his shot at a starting role.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Austin FC vs. DC United Prediction, Picks, Live Odds – March 1 Austin FC and DC United will clash on Sunday in MLS. Austin FC drew with Minnesota United FC last time out, 2-2, while DC United beat Philad...

3 DAYS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

16-Year-Old Cavan Sullivan Becomes Youngest American To Score In CONCACAF Champions Cup

Cavan Sullivan delivered an American scoring record with his first professional goals for the Philadelphia Union.

5 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

16-Year-Old Cavan Sullivan Becomes Youngest American To Score In CONCACAF Champions Cup

Philadelphia Union acquire defender Philippe Ndinga | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing The Philadelphia Union have acquired left back Philippe Ndinga from Swedish Allsvenskan side Degerfors IF,...

5 DAYS AGO • MLSSOCCER.COM

Philippe Ndinga - Joins Philadelphia Ndinga has completed a permanent transfer from Degerfors to Philadelphia Union on Friday. He signed through the 2028-29 season with an option for the 2029-30 campaign.

Impact Ndinga is a long-term prospect since he's only 20 years old, but he will add depth to the left side of the defense. With that in mind, and considering he's not going to play regularly right away, his fantasy upside will be limited early on.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cavan Sullivan makes history with Philadelphia Union brace | MLSSoccer.com A historic performance from 16-year-old midfielder Cavan Sullivan helped the Philadelphia Union soar past Trinidad & Tobago's Defence Force...

6 DAYS AGO • MLSSOCCER.COM

Jovan Lukic - Plays in Concacaf Lukic (ribs) played the first half of Thursday's 7-0 win against Defence Force FC in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, confirming he is back available for Philadelphia.

Impact Lukic has put the rib contusion that kept him out of the season opener against D.C. United in the rearview mirror, playing the full first half in Thursday's win over Defence Force FC in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. That is an encouraging development for Philly, as his return restores a regular presence in midfield and gives the group a steady, proven option to help kick off the 2026 MLS campaign on the right foot.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Bender - Returns in Concacaf Bender (groin) played the second half of Thursday's 7-0 win against Defence Force FC in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, confirming he is back available for Philadelphia.

Impact Bender has moved past the groin issue that sidelined him for the season opener against D.C. United, logging the entire second half in Thursday's win over Defence Force FC in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. That is a strong sign for Philly, as his return gives the midfield another live option and boosts the squad's depth heading into the next stretch of matches.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia Union vs. Defence Force: How to watch, stream Concacaf Champions Cup Leg 2 | MLSSoccer.com The Philadelphia Union carry a 5-0 advantage over Trinidad & Tobago's Defence Force FC before hosting Leg 2 of their 2026 Concacaf Champions...

FEBRUARY 25 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Agustin Anello - Suffers injury Anello is day-to-day and questionable for Sunday's match against NYCFC due to an injury, according to Joe Tansey of Bleacher Report.

Impact Anello is on the outside looking in for Sunday's match at the moment, with the attacker suffering from an injury and unable to train. He would appear for 33 minutes off the bench in their opener, but with multiple injuries at full-back, this is something to monitor. Even if he is fit, he will likely see a bench spot unless Frankie Westfield (hamstring) and Finn Sundstrom (undisclosed) both miss out.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Francis Westfield - 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.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Olwethu Makhanya - Busy defensively in away defeat Makhanya had four tackles (two won), eight clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus D.C. United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 41st minute.

Impact Makhanya started the season in the starting lineup for Philadelphia after 26 games starting last season. He started with a tough away trip to D.C. United. He was busy making eight clearances, one block, two interceptions and won two of his four tackles. He started the season with a yellow card, having been given seven yellow cards and two red cards last season. He made eight or more clearances on seven occasions last season.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Agustin Anello - Three shots and two crosses as sub Anello registered three shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss against D.C. United.

Impact Anello took three shots coming off the bench for the last 33 minutes but was unable to convert, and his side fell to a 1-0 defeat. This was his first MLS game, having transferred from Boston River in Uruguay. He scored 11 goals last season earning his transfer to the MLS.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Milan Iloski - Five shots in away loss Iloski had five shots (two on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus D.C. United.

Impact Iloski started the season with a five-shot game against D.C. United. He was unable to score, having scored 13 goals for his two clubs last season. He took five or more shots on four occasions last season, scoring six goals in these four matches. In all of these games, he had at least one goal involvement.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Blake - Concedes without a save Blake recorded no saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss to D.C. United.

Impact Blake made his MLS return having misses the end of the 2025 season with an injury. He didn't make a save in the match but conceded the only goal of the match. Last season, he finished the season with nine clean sheets and made at least two saves in each of the last six games of the season.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

'Not Easy'— D.C. United Star Explains Controversial Celebration Against Former Team Tai Baribo scored on his D.C. United debut against the Philadelphia Union to start the 2026 MLS season.

FEBRUARY 22 • SI.COM

Tai Baribo burns Philadelphia Union in DC United debut | MLSSoccer.com What a difference a year makes.

FEBRUARY 22 • MLSSOCCER.COM

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