Philadelphia Team News Page 20 - Soccer

Kai Wagner - Gets assist in win Wagner assisted once to go with 16 crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 4-1 win over FC Cincinnati.

Impact Wagner was able to get his second assist in two matches as he helped topple FC Cincinnati 4-1 Saturday. He attempted a game high 16 crosses, and he leads the league in crosses with 25, eight more than second place. Watch for another envolved performance as he faces New England away next.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Gazdag - Two assists in win Gazdag assisted twice to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-1 victory over FC Cincinnati.

Impact Gazdag produced his first two assists of the season in Saturday's 4-1 win over Philadelphia. This was his first multiple assist game since last August when he last faced Cincinnati in the regular season. With him still on penalties as well, we could continue to see this type of production going forward.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Blake - Concedes one in win Blake had two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 4-1 victory over FC Cincinnati.

Impact Blake conceded just one goal in Philly's convicing 4-1 win over FC Cincinnati. Having yet to keep a clean sheet, it hasn't been a problem as the firepower up front has scored four goals in each match.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia Union: Tai Baribo named Player of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com Philadelphia Union hat-trick hero Tai Baribo has been named MLS Player of the Matchday presented by Michelob Ultra for Matchday 2.

MARCH 3, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

'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.

MARCH 3, 2025 • DELCOTIMES.COM

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

Tai Baribo hat trick carries Philadelphia over Cincinnati Tai Baribo notched a hat trick Saturday night and the Philadelphia Union made it two wins in as many matches with a 4-1 decision over Cincin...

MARCH 2, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

FC Cincinnati's Kevin Denkey brings hot foot to Philadelphia Kevin Denkey will look to continue his scoring surge when he leads FC Cincinnati into their match against the Philadelphia Union on Saturday...

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Nathan Harriel - Available for Saturday Harriel (thigh) missed the season opener due to injury but he has been training with the team this week and is available for Saturday's clash against FC Cincinnati, coach Bradley C...

Impact Harriel has been training fully this week and will be available for Saturday. The right-back is expected to return to the starting lineup after holding a regular role last season for Philadelphia.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bruno Damiani - Eligible to play against Cincinnati Damiani missed the season opener while waiting to clear his visa paperwork. Now that the process is complete, he is fully available for Saturday's match against FC Cincinnati, coac...

Impact Damiani has cleared his visa paperwork and is available for Saturday's match. The club-record signing is expected to take on a starting role in the near future but will likely begin as a substitute. He is more likely to replace Mikael Uhre than Tai Baribo in the lineup since Uhre is rumored to leave in the summer.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bruno Damiani - Available Saturday Damiani (not injury related) is an option for Saturday's match against Cincinnati, according to Joe Tansey of Bleacher Report.

Impact Damiani looks to have received his work visa and will now be an option, as he has been labeled as available for Saturday. This si good news for the forward, although he will likely see a bench spot, as he is not expected to be a regular starter this season.

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

3rd male charged in test drive armed robbery in Chester 17-year-old located by Marshals Task Force at a residence in Darby.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Chester man guilty of firing into a vehicle, striking occupant twice In July 2023, 32-year-old fired eight rounds into a passing vehicle in the area of Seventh and Harwick streets.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Francis Westfield - 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

Kai Wagner - Assists from cross Wagner assisted once to go with nine crosses (seven accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 4-2 victory versus Orlando City SC.

Impact Wagner fired a cross into the six-yard box Saturday to setup the goal that would level the fixture before Philadelphia would push-on to earn a 4-2 victory over Orlando City SC. His nine crosses (seven accurate) and six corners represented team-high marks for the match. Wagner is a key element of Philadelphia's build-up play, consistently delivering service to the attackers from his left full-back position. During the 2024 MLS season, Wagner registered a career-high 10 assists over 34 appearances (32 starts).

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quinn Sullivan - Provides assist in victory Sullivan assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 4-2 win against Orlando City SC.

Impact Sullivan's pinpoint, back-post cross setup the go-ahead goal for Philadelphia, giving them a lead they would not relinquish in their 4-2 victory over Orlando City SC. The midfielder added four tackles (zero won) and one clearance to the team's defensive effort. Sullivan scored five goals and supplied eight assists over 34 appearances (25 starts) for Philadelphia during the 2024 MLS season.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Gazdag - Latches onto cross in win Gazdag scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-2 win versus Orlando City SC.

Impact Gazdag met a deep cross at the back post, deftly redirecting the ball into the back of the net from a tight angle Saturday as Philadelphia eased past Orlando City in a 4-2 victory. The effort represented the lone shot attempt for Gazdag who also registered two chances created over his 84 minutes of play. Gazdag will likely continue to be the main attacking force for Philadelphia, having scored at least 15 goals in each of the past three seasons.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mikael Uhre - Capitalizes on miscue Uhre scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 4-2 victory over Orlando City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Uhre pounced on a loose touch by the Orlando City SC defense Saturday, leaving him to cooly beat the keeper in a one-on-one situation during Philadelphia's 4-2 victory. The forward managed to create one chance over his 90 minutes of play. Expect Uhre to continue to be a key cog in the Philadelphia attack, as he has made at least 30 appearances and scored at least 10 goals in each of the last three seasons.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Blake - Five saves in victory Blake recorded five saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 4-2 win against Orlando City SC.

Impact Blake was the bright spot in a porous Philadelphia Union defensive effort Saturday, making five saves in their 4-2 victory over Orlando City SC. After fitness concerns limited the first-choice Union keeper to just 14 appearances (14 starts) during the 2024 MLS season, Blake will hope this injury-free performance is a harbinger of a healthy season. Blake's next challenge is likely to come Saturday when Philadelphia host FC Cincinnati.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tai Baribo's brace in opener lifts Union over Orlando City Tai Baribo scored two goals -- one in each half -- as the visiting Philadelphia Union opened the 2025 MLS season with a 4-2 win over Orlando...

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

HIGHLIGHTS: Orlando City vs. Philadelphia Union | February 22, 2025 | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Orlando City vs. Philadelphia Union | Full Match Highlights | Two Braces!

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Tai Baribo scores 2 goals as Union beats Orlando City 4-2

Tai Baribo scored two goals to help the Philadelphia Union beat Orlando City 4-2 in the season opener for both teams

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Tai Baribo brace lifts Philadelphia to win in opener Tai Baribo scored two goals -- one in each half -- as the visiting Philadelphia Union opened the 2025 MLS season with a 4-2 win over Orlando...

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

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Tai Baribo scores 2 goals as Union beats Orlando City 4-2