Philadelphia Team News Page 12 - Soccer

Kai Wagner - Nine crosses Sunday Wagner had nine crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Columbus Crew. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 65th minute.

Impact Wagner was the only productive Philadelphia attacker Sunday as he recorded nine crosses for the 12th time this season. He also created one chance and took three corners. On the defensive end he won three duels, made one clearance and won one tackle as he played the full 90 minutes once again.

JULY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Bedoya - Two shots in loss Bedoya had two shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Columbus Crew. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 1st minute.

Impact Bedoya led his side with two shots Sunday, but failed to put either on target. He has still not recorded a goal contribution through 13 matches (five starts) this season. He put together a solid performance on the defensive end though as he won four duels, made three clearances and won three tackles before he was subbed off in the 78th minute for Jeremy Rafanello.

JULY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Blake - Concedes once in loss Blake registered two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Columbus Crew.

Impact Blake made his return to the pitch Sunday after missing the last three matches due to international duty. He conceded one goal just before halftime, and that was enough to hand Philadelphia just its fourth loss of the season. Blake faces another difficult matchup Saturday at Nashville, a side which has scored 36 goals through 20 matches this season.

JULY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Basement to Big Stage: Brothers Brenden, Paxten Aaronson on U.S. Gold Cup Roster

Brenden and Paxten Aaronson play on better soccer fields these days than the New Jersey basement where they used to practice.

JUNE 30, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Basement to Big Stage: Brothers Brenden, Paxten Aaronson on U.S. Gold Cup Roster

Crew turn the tables by blanking Union Mohamed Farsi scored in the second minute of first-half stoppage time Sunday night, and the Columbus Crew shut down the visiting Philadelphi...

JUNE 30, 2025 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Evan Bush secures Columbus' first clean sheet since March and the Crew beat the Union 1-0

Mohamed Farsi scored in first-half stoppage time, Evan Bush secured Columbus’ first clean sheet since March, and the Crew beat the Philadelphia Union 1-0 for their third straight v...

JUNE 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Jakob Glesnes - Back for Philly Glesnes has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the trip to Nashville on July 6.

Impact Glesnes is set to return for the Union at center back after serving a suspension vs Columbus. He's started six of the last seven games in a row in MLS, totaling an assist with three chances created, 24 clearances and 13 interceptions in that span.

JUNE 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Blake - Returns to starting XI Sunday Blake (not injury related) is in the starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Columbus Crew.

Impact Blake made a rather quick return from international duty following Jamaica's early elimination from the Gold Cup. This is the keeper's 11th MLS appearance in the current season as he takes the spot back from Andrew Vincent Rick. Over his previous 10 games, Blake secured four clean sheets while averaging 2.5 saves and 1.0 goals conceded per contest.

JUNE 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Surridge, Joe Willis lead Nashville over DC United 1-0 to up unbeaten run to 13

Sam Surridge scored his league-leading 16th goal on a penalty kick in the first half and Joe Willis made it stand up as Nashville SC extended its unbeaten run to 13 matches with a...

JUNE 29, 2025 • Associated Press

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

Kai Wagner - Eight crosses in 1-0 win Wagner recorded eight crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 1-0 victory over Chicago Fire.

Impact Wagner attempted eight crosses, which was the first time in the last six matches that he has had less than 10 crosses in a match. He took three corners, which was also the fewest in the last seven matches.

JUNE 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jovan Lukic - Four shots in away win Lukic had four shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 1-0 win against Chicago Fire. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 35th minute.

Impact Lukic took four shots as he helped his side to a 1-0 away win. He has already scored two goals and provided one assist in his first MLS season. This is the third time this year that he has attempted four or more shots in a game, although there has only been one occasion where he has got two or more shots on target.

JUNE 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bruno Damiani - Scores only goal from penalty spot Damiani scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 1-0 win against Chicago Fire.

Impact Damiani scored his third goal of the season in his 10th start of the year. In the game, he took two shots and created two chances throughout the game. His only shot on the target came from the penalty spot. In his two matches before that he took a total of 13 shots but failed to score.

JUNE 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bruno Damiani's penalty strike sends Union over Fire Bruno Damiani’s 10th-minute penalty kick held up as the only goal in the Philadelphia Union’s 1-0 away win over the Chicago Fire on Wednesda...

JUNE 26, 2025 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Damiani's PK, Glesnes' late block help Union beat Fire 1-0

Bruno Damiani converted from the penalty spot in the 10th minute and 19-year-old goalkeeper Andrew Rick had his fourth shutout of the season to help the Philadelphia Union beat the...

JUNE 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Jakob Glesnes - Set for suspension Glesnes will miss Sunday's game against Columbus due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in the league, resulting in a one-match ban.

Impact Glesnes has accumulated five yellow cards in MLS and will be suspended for Sunday's match against Columbus. He has been an undisputed starter in the backline for Philly, so his absence will force a change, with Neil Pierre expected to see the starting spot for his team debuts.

JUNE 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jesus Bueno - Substitute option against Chicago Bueno (hamstring) is on the bench for Wednesday's encounter with Chicago Fire.

Impact Bueno wasn't forced to miss any games with the injury he picked up in a June 14 performance against Charlotte, where he also scored his first goal of the year. The central midfielder has seen increased action and even taken some corner kicks over the last couple of months, but he remains in contention with players like Danley Jean Jacques and Jovan Lukic.

JUNE 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jesus Bueno - Training in right way Bueno pulled his hamstring in the last contest and was substituted but is training in the right way to come back and be competitive, coach Bradley Carnell said in the press confere...

Impact Bueno is back available after pulling his hamstring in the last game against Charlotte as he was training in the right way and is ready to be competitive again. Since Danley Jean Jacques could need some rest after coming back late on Tuesday night from international duty and that he may not play the whole game on Wednesday against Chicago, Bueno could start again in the midfield.

JUNE 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Danley Jean-Jacques - Back with Philly Jean Jacques headed back to Philadelphia on Tuesday night after his international duty with Haiti, coach Bradley Carnell confirmed in the press conference.

Impact Jean Jacques is back with Philadelphia and will be available for Wednesday's clash against Chicago, although he will be cautiously managed during his fitness recovery according to his coach, since he has been a regular contributor for his national team.

JUNE 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Streaking Union hope to pick up where they left off at Fire The Philadelphia Union can extend their club-record unbeaten streak as well as their lead atop the MLS standings when they visit the Chicago...

JUNE 25, 2025 • SUNHERALD.COM

Francis Westfield - 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

Olivier Mbaizo - Dealing with groin Mbaizo (groin) is a doubt for Wednesday's trip to Chicago, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Mbaizo is a doubt for Wednesday's clash after picking up a groin issue. The defender went 45 minutes last time out, just his third appearance of the season. With so many other injuries he could be in line for minutes if deemed fit Wednesday.

JUNE 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Fire host the Philadelphia Union in Eastern Conference action

The Philadelphia Union take on the Chicago Fire in Eastern Conference action

JUNE 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Tai Baribo - Exits Israel Baribo (calf) has left Israel safely, according to Joe Tansey of Bleacher Report.

Impact Baribo is seeing an extremely positive update after he was stuck in Israel while completing paperwork for a green card, with the forward exiting Israel and having landed outside the nation. This is great news, although a return to the States is still up in the air for the forward. He is a top player in the league with 13 goals and one assist in 16 appearances, so he will hope to return to action soon.

JUNE 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lionel Messi x Thomas Muller at Inter Miami? 'Possible' MLS option for World Cup-winning Bayern Munich legend as Philadelphia Union snub 'unthinkable' offer | Goal.com US Thomas Muller linking up with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami remains “possible”, but the Philadelphia Union have snubbed an “unthinkable” offer...

JUNE 22, 2025 • GOAL.COM

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Basement to Big Stage: Brothers Brenden, Paxten Aaronson on U.S. Gold Cup Roster

Evan Bush secures Columbus' first clean sheet since March and the Crew beat the Union 1-0

Sam Surridge, Joe Willis lead Nashville over DC United 1-0 to up unbeaten run to 13

Russell-Rowe and the Columbus Crew host the Philadelphia Union

Damiani's PK, Glesnes' late block help Union beat Fire 1-0

Chicago Fire host the Philadelphia Union in Eastern Conference action