Union Aims to Extend 11-Match Unbeaten Run Against Shorthanded Charlotte FC

Injuries plus Gold Cup call-ups have reshaped both rosters ahead of Saturday’s 7:30 p.m. kickoff in Chester.

Overview

The Union have amassed 34 points in MLS play and conceded just 18 goals in 17 matches.
Philadelphia will be without forward Tai Baribo plus defenders Nathan Harriel, Andre Blake, Quinn Sullivan and striker Mikael Uhre due to injuries and international duty.
Charlotte FC arrives without leading scorer Patrick Agyemang and veteran Tim Ream after both were named to Gold Cup rosters.
Coach Bradley Carnell plans to tap squad depth with options such as Cavan Sullivan, Ben Bender or Eddy Davis III to fill key roles.
Charlotte seeks to capitalize on a monthlong break following its 2-0 road victory over Toronto ahead of this weekend’s meeting.