Philadelphia Team News Page 19 - Soccer

Andre Blake - Called up by Reggae Boyz Blake has been called up by Jamaican national team and is out for Saturday's match against St. Louis.

Impact Blake will exit the call for a week as he take over national team duties for Jamaica's friendlies on March 21 and 25. This will leave the club without their starting keeper, so this will force a change, with Andrew Vincent Rick as a possible replacement. He will be expected to return against Miami on March 29, if he returns from Jamaica immediately.

MARCH 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Gazdag - Selected by Hungary Gazdag has been called up by the Hungarian national team and is not an option for Sarurday's match against St. Louis.

Impact Gazdag is set to take place in two World Cup qualifier's with Hungary over the next week, playing om March 20 and 23. This will leave him out over the weekend, which will force a change as he is a regular starter, with Indiana Vassilev as a possible replacement. He will look to return against Miami on March 29, his expected return date.

MARCH 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Danley Jean-Jacques - Representing Haiti Jean Jacques has been called up by the Haitian national team and is out for Saturday's match against St. Louis.

Impact Jean Jacques is not going to be an option over the weekend, as he is set to serve in a friendly with Haiti. This will force him out for one match, which will force a change as he is a regular starter. He will look to return against Miami on March 29, with Alejandro Bedoya as a possible replacement until he is with the team again.

MARCH 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jesus Bueno - Called up by Venezuela Bueno has been called up by the Venezuelan national team and is not an option for Saturday's match against St. Louis.

Impact Bueno will be out for the Union over the weekend, as he has departed to join the Venezuelan national team for their World Cup qualifiers. Luckily for the club, this should be a minor absence, as he has only appeared once for a minute this season. He will likely return to the club to face Miami on March 29.

MARCH 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trio helps Nashville hand Union first loss of season with 3-1 victory

Sam Surridge and Ahmed Qasem had first-half goals, Hany Mukhtar scored on a late penalty kick and Nashville handed the Philadelphia Union their first loss of the season with a 3-1...

MARCH 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Nashville SC vs. Philadelphia Union MLS Highlights | FOX Soccer

MARCH 16, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Philadelphia's Jovan Lukic rips a strike from outside the box for the equalizer vs. Nashville

MARCH 16, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Quinn Sullivan - Misses penalty in loss Sullivan had one shot (one on goal), 10 crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 3-1 defeat against Nashville.

Impact Sullivan had a spot kick denied by the goalkeeper in stoppage time against Nashville. Other than that, the attacker was very active on the left wing while delivering various set-piece crosses throughout the game. His two assists remain tied as the second-highest figure on the squad in 2025, although he's yet to score and has failed to get directly involved in a goal in the last two clashes. Still, he should continue to feature in an offensive spot in most fixtures.

MARCH 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jovan Lukic - Scores goal versus Nashville Lukic scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-1 defeat to Nashville.

Impact Lukic notched his team's lone goal as he volleyed a loose ball into the back of the net in the 33rd minute of Sunday's loss. Despite featuring in midfield, he made the score sheet for the second game in a row and boosted his total to eight shots during that period. He has also racked up 11 tackles (four won), eight clearances and six interceptions across four matches played.

MARCH 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kai Wagner - Tallies 11 crosses in defeat Wagner generated 11 crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 3-1 defeat versus Nashville. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 88th minute.

Impact Wagner played the entire match as a left-back and produced on both ends of the field, adding a season-high seven clearances to his fourth consecutive game with at least eight crosses. The defender has assisted twice while averaging 39 passes and 11 crosses (2.3 accurate) per contest over the initial stage of the campaign. He should remain valuable in the future given his consistent activity and significant role in set pieces.

MARCH 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Blake - Concedes three goals to Nashville Blake made one save and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-1 defeat versus Nashville SC.

Impact Blake was beaten by three close-range shots, including one from the penalty spot, during the defeat. The keeper's lone save raised his season total to nine, while the goals against doubled his count after four games played. He's likely to miss the next clash with St. Louis if he joins the Jamaican national team for international matches, in which case Oliver Semmle and Andrew Vincent Rick will be in contention for the starting spot.

MARCH 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Olwethu Makhanya - Sees red Sunday Makhanya was shown a straight red in the extra time of the second half of Sunday's clash with Nashville.

Impact Makhanya was sent off with a straight red card Sunday. The defender has been a regular starter and will miss the next match against St. Louis City on Saturday. His absence will force a change in the backline, with Ian Glavinovich potentially taking on a larger role in defense if he is fully fit for the game.

MARCH 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Isaiah LeFlore - Plays with the reserve team LeFlore (knee) has played with the reserve team of Philadelphia, confirming he is no longer injured moving forward.

Impact LeFlore started the last game for Philadelphia's reserve team, confirming he is no longer injured and has fully recovered from his long-term knee injury. That said, it is unclear if the defender will remain with the reserve team or see minutes in Major League Soccer later in the season.

MARCH 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia Union host Nashville following shutout win

A game after shutting out the New England Revolution 2-0, the Philadelphia Union host Nashville

MARCH 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Kai Wagner - Busy game in victory Wagner recorded one shot (one on goal), eight crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-0 win versus New England Revolution.

Impact Wagner did not register a goal contribution against New England Revolution on Saturday but was active in other areas, contributing to eight crosses, bringing his total to 33 crosses in three games. He was also solid defensively, registering four tackles, one interception, and two clearances, which brings his total to 12 tackles, eight interceptions, and eight clearances, well above last season's averages through the first three games of the season. He will look to contribute again on Sunday against Nashville.

MARCH 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana Vassilev - Provides asssit off bench Vassilev assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus New England Revolution.

Impact Vassilev was on the bench again for the match against New England Revolution on Saturday but made a solid impact after coming on, setting up Jovan Lukic's goal late in the game to secure the win for Philadelphia. The midfielder had two strong seasons with St. Louis City and was expected to be an immediate starter in the Union midfield. However, he has yet to start a match with his new club. His next opportunity to potentially start will come against Nashville on Sunday.

MARCH 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jovan Lukic - Scores goal in win Lukic scored one goal to go with six shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory over New England Revolution.

Impact Lukic scored his first goal for Union after being set up by Indiana Vassilev late in the game against New England Revolution. The Serbian recorded six shots in the match, his highest total of the season and a solid contribution for a defensive midfielder. He also made four tackles, bringing his total to six tackles in three games. He will look to contribute again against Nashville on Sunday.

MARCH 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Blake - Keeps clean sheet in victory Blake registered one save and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 2-0 win versus New England Revolution.

Impact Blake had a quiet outing on Saturday, needing to make only one save to secure the clean sheet against New England Revolution. This marked his first clean sheet of the season. He will aim for a second consecutive clean sheet when facing Nashville on Sunday.

MARCH 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Harriel - Sees bench Saturday Harriel (thigh) was an unused option off the bench during the 2-0 win over New England.

Impact Harriel is back with the squad after recovering from his thigh injury. He will now look to make his season debut against Nashville, after missing the first three MLS games to open up the season.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Philadelphia Union stay perfect; Revolution still without a goal Deadspin | Philadelphia Union stay perfect; Revolution still without a goal

MARCH 9, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

New England Revolution blanked at home by Philadelphia FOXBORO (AP) — Tai Baribo scored his sixth goal of the season and Jovan Lukic scored his first career MLS goal on Saturday night to help the...

MARCH 9, 2025 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Baribo, Union off to historic starts after 2-0 win over still-scoreless Revolution

Tai Baribo scored his sixth goal of the season and Jovan Lukic scored his first career MLS goal to help the Philadelphia Union beat the New England Revolution 2-0

MARCH 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Baribo leads the Philadelphia Union against the New England Revolution

Thai Baribo leads the Philadelphia Union into a matchup with the New England Revolution fresh off of a three-goal performance against Cincinnati

MARCH 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Cavan Sullivan - Appears in win Sullivan generated one tackle (zero won) in Saturday's 4-1 victory against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Sullivan made a short appearance for the first time this season as Philadelphia defeated FC Cincinatti 4-1. Sullivan had one unsuccessful tackles in his eight minutes on the pitch.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quinn Sullivan - Gets assist in win Sullivan assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 4-1 win versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Sullivan now has two assists in the first two matches of the season as he assisted a late goal from Bruno Damiani. He also won a game high six contests in route to a 4-1 win over FC Cincinnati.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Trio helps Nashville hand Union first loss of season with 3-1 victory

Nashville SC vs. Philadelphia Union MLS Highlights | FOX Soccer

Philadelphia's Jovan Lukic rips a strike from outside the box for the equalizer vs. Nashville

Philadelphia Union host Nashville following shutout win

Baribo, Union off to historic starts after 2-0 win over still-scoreless Revolution

Baribo leads the Philadelphia Union against the New England Revolution