Philadelphia Union Match Notes for Leagues Cup at Columbus Crew

By Mariana Smithfield

 

Jim Curtin with Philadelphia Union in 2023. By U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sergio Avalos – https www.dvidshub.net, Public Domain, https commons.wikimedia.org

 

*Philadelphia Union have earned a spot in the Leagues Cup Semifinals for a second straight year

*Philadelphia Union have played five matches to get to the semifinals

*The Union roster will be hampered somewhat by suspension and potential transfers.

*Tai Baribo was forced to leave the match against Mazatlán and is not eligible to play tonight

*Coach Curtin told the Philadelphia media that José Martinez will not be on the team travel list due to a possible transfer. No official word has come out as of today

*A huge plus for Philadelphia tonight will be having three-time MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, 33-year old, Andre Blake back in goal after missing a long stretch due to an injury. The team usually plays good with him on the field

*Columbus and Philadelphia matches are usually close and usually a mistake is the key to winning

 

INFORMATION COMPILED FROM PHILADELPHIA UNION, MLS, SOCIAL MEDIA, WIRE AND STAFF REPORTS