PHILADELPHIA NEWS

Andre Blake - Still questionable Blake (knee) remains questionable for Saturday's trip to Atlanta, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Blake is still on the injury report with a questionable tag for Saturday's clash. It's been Andrew Vincent Rick taking over in the starting XI with Blake deemed unfit to play. Still the fact he's remained questionable is a good sign that Blake's injury might not be overly serious.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Baribo and the Philadelphia Union visit Atlanta United

Thai Baribo leads the Philadelphia Union into a matchup with Atlanta United after scoring two goals against the LA Galaxy

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Kai Wagner - Registers most crosses Wagner had 18 crosses (seven accurate) and 12 corners in Wednesday's 3-2 victory against Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Wagner led the game in crosses, created four chances and added three tackles and two interceptions. He has now created 11 chances over the last six games but remains without an assist during that stretch, having last set up a goal during his strong start with four assists in the first five matches.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Danley Jean-Jacques - Creates goal Jacques assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Jacques assisted Tai Baribo's equalizer in the 50th minute and also chipped in defensively with a tackle and a clearance. Jacques has now contributed to four goals in the last five games, after going without a single involvement in his first seven appearances.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jakob Glesnes - Sets up goal on Wednesday Glesnes assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-2 victory versus Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Glesnes assisted Nathan Harriel's goal in the 48th minute and contributed defensively with three clearances, two interceptions, and a tackle. Glesnes has created seven chances this season, with this being his first assist of the campaign.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Mikael Uhre - Assists as substitute Uhre assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-2 win versus Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Uhre came on for Bruno Damiani in the 58th minute and delivered a precise cross to set up Tai Baribo's dramatic headed winner in the 96th minute. Uhre has now been involved in four goals over the last five games.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Harriel - Nets on Wednesday Harriel scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Wednesday's 3-2 victory versus Los Angeles Galaxy. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 5th minute.

Impact Harriel sparked a potential comeback with a goal in the 48th minute, set up by Jakob Glesnes. Harriel also contributed defensively with two clearances, two interceptions and a tackle. Over the last five games, he has totaled 26 clearances, eight interceptions and six tackles and this was his first goal of the season.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Tai Baribo, Philadelphia Union show mettle with stunning comeback | MLSSoccer.com For the better part of 96 minutes, it seemed like the Philadelphia Union’s 13-year winless run against the LA Galaxy would continue. Enter T...

MAY 15 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Tai Baribo rallies Union from two-goal deficit to extend Galaxy's misery Tai Baribo’s second goal of the game and MLS-leading 10th of the season gave the Philadelphia Union a 3-2 victory over the LA Galaxy Wednesd...

MAY 15 • MCALL.COM

Olivier Mbaizo - On bench against Galaxy Mbaizo (knee) is among the substitutes for Wednesday's meeting with Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Mbaizo has been inactive since late March, but he may only be a backup option even at full fitness. The defender is now in contention for minutes in a right-back position which is currently taken by Francis Westfield.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

LA Galaxy aim for first victory of the season, visit the Philadelphia Union

The LA Galaxy look for their first win of the season when they visit the Philadelphia Union

MAY 13 • Associated Press

Danley Jean-Jacques - Creates three chances Saturday Jean Jacques registered one shot (one on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Columbus Crew.

Impact Jean Jacques created three chances Saturday, his most in a match this season. Although he was unable to record a goal contribution in his fourth straight match, he did record a secondary assist. He also put one shot on target, won one tackle and intercepted one pass before he was subbed off in the 79th minute for Jesus Bueno.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jovan Lukic - Creates three chances Saturday Lukic had one shot (zero on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Columbus Crew.

Impact Lukic created three chances in Saturday's draw, setting a new season high. He also took one off-target shot on the attack. On the defensive end he won four tackles, made one clearance and won eight duels before he was subbed off in the 89th minute for Jeremy Rafanello.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Quinn Sullivan - Assists in Saturday's draw Sullivan assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Columbus Crew.

Impact Sullivan recorded his sixth assist of the season Saturday as he set up Tai Baribo's goal in the 79th minute. It was one of two chances he created in the match and he now has created 27 through 12 starts this season. He also took three shots and recorded one inaccurate cross before he was subbed off in the 79th minute for Chris Donovan.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Francis Westfield - Scores great goal versus Crew Westfield scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Columbus Crew.

Impact Westfield scored a powerful outside-the-box strike into the top right corner of Columbus' goal in the 64th minute, a goal which gave Philadelphia a 2-1 lead. It marked his first goal of the season, and it came on his first shot on target of the campaign. He also intercepted one pass, made two clearances and won two duels in his full 90 minutes of action.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Zawadzki's stoppage-time goal helps Crew play Union to a 2-2 tie

Sean Zawadzki scored in the third minute of stoppage time for Columbus and the Crew played to a 2-2 tie with the Philadelphia Union in a match between two of the top teams in the E...

MAY 11 • Associated Press

Atlanta United falls to Chicago Fire in first of three matches in seven days | Atlanta United FC The 5-Stripes return to action next Wednesday when they face Austin FC; Saturday at home vs Philadelphia Union.

MAY 10 • ATLUTD.COM

Andre Blake - Deemed questionable Blake (knee) is questionable for Saturday's clash with Columbus, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Blake is questionable for Saturday's clash due to a knee injury. Missing one of the best goalkeepers in the league would be a massive problem for Philadelphia, meaning Blake is a major one to monitor. Andrew Vincent Rick could get the start if Blake can't go.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Benjamin Bender - Joining Philadelphia Bender has signed with Philadelphia on Friday after being waived by Charlotte in late April.

Impact A former Union academy player who was also the first overall pick in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft, Bender returns to Philadelphia after spending the early years of his MLS tenure with Charlotte. Bender went on to make 51 MLS appearances for Charlotte, recording seven goals and one assist. He also spent time on loan with Crown Legacy FC in 2023 and the Tampa Bay Rowdies in 2024.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia Union try to continue win streak in matchup with the Columbus Crew

The Philadelphia Union come into a matchup against the Columbus Crew as winners of three consecutive games

MAY 9 • Associated Press

Olivier Mbaizo - Forced off injured in cup Mbaizo (undisclosed) was forced off with an injury in the 81st minute of Wednesday's penalty shootout win over Indy Eleven in the US Open Cup, according to Joe Tansey.

Impact Mbaizo couldn't finish Wednesday's game after suffering an injury in the 81st minute that forced him off. He will likely be assessed in the coming days to determine the extent of the injury and whether he will need to miss time to recover. His potential absence for future MLS fixtures should not impact the starting lineup since he has started only one of his last nine available games, totaling just 92 minutes in the league this season.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Kai Wagner - Seven crosses in away victory Wagner recorded seven crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 win versus CF Montreal.

Impact Wagner attempted seven crosses, including two corners and completed two as his side won away from home. This is the fourth game within his last five where he has created two or more chances. He has taken 43 set pieces this season, which is 18 more than any other player in this side.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jovan Lukic - Assists winning goal Lukic assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against CF Montreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 57th minute.

Impact Lukic played through Mikael Uhre in the 84th minute to help his side win 2-1 in the closing stages of the match. This was a positive return after he served his one-game suspension and was his first assist of the year. This was also only the second game of the season where he created two chances.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Danley Jean-Jacques - Assists opening goal in 2-1 win. Jean Jacques assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against CF Montreal.

Impact Jean Jacques combined with Indiana Vassilev, and this makes it three games in a row where he has had a goal involvement. This means all three of his goal involvements for the season have come in these last three games.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Mikael Uhre - Scores late winner as a sub Uhre scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win against CF Montreal.

Impact Uhre came on with 16 minutes to play and scored the winner in the 84th minute when Jovan Lukic fed him through. This was his only shot after coming onto the pitch, and the goal made it three goal contributions in his last three games. This was also his first goal since the season's opener away to Orlando.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE