MLS Philadelphia Union

Blake earns third clean sheet; Union unbeaten in five MLS matches

Published on May 17, 2023 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Philadelphia Union News Release


CHESTER, Pa. - Philadelphia Union played D.C. United on Wednesday night at Subaru Park, battling to a 0-0 draw. The first half ended scoreless with both sides creating chances. The Union's closest scoring opportunity of the match came just over an hour in, when forward Julian Carranza volleyed a shot on goal, forcing the D.C. goalkeeper to make a fingertip save. The Union came close several times to notching the game winner, but could not find a late goal. Goalkeeper Andre Blake made three saves to help the Union earn the clean sheet and take a hard fought mid-week point. With the result, the Union extended their unbeaten streak to five games.

The Union will return to Subaru Park on Saturday, May 20th (7:30 p.m. ET / Apple TV), where they face the New England Revolution.

Philadelphia Union 0 - D.C United 0

Subaru Park (Chester, PA)

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

TODAY'S MATCH INFO

Referee: Pierre-Luc Lauziere

Assistant Referees: Ryan Graves, Claudiu Badea

Fourth Official: Elvis Osmanovic

VAR: Alejandro Mariscal

Ast. VAR: Michael Kampmeinert

Weather: 60 degrees and sunny.

DISCIPLINARY SUMMARY

PHI - Julian Carranza (caution) 9'

DC - Derrick Williams (caution) 48'

DC - Lewis O'Brien (caution) 74'

PHI - Jose Martinez (caution) 90+3'

LINEUPS

Philadelphia Union: Andre Blake; Kai Wagner, Jack Elliott, Jakob Glesnes, Nathan Harriel (Olivier Mbaizo 72' ); Leon Flach, Matt Real (Jose Martinez 57'), Alejandro Bedoya (Andres Perea 72'), Joaquin Torres (Mikael Uhre 58'), Daniel Gazdag; Julian Carranza.

Substitutes not used:Joe Bendik, Damion Lowe, Richard Odada, Jeremy Rafanello, Chris Donovan.

D.C. United: Tyler Miller; Derrick Williams, Donovan Pines, Goussou Samake (Jacob Greene 75'), Russell Canouse, Chris Durkin, Lewis O'Brien, Ted Ku-DiPietro ( Cristian Dajome 75'), Mateusz Klich (Yamil Asad 83'), Victor Palsson, Christian Benteke.

Substitutes not used: Brendan Hines-Ike, Erik Hurtado, Alex Bono, Jackson Hopkins, Kristian Fletcher, Matal Akinmboni.

TEAM NOTES

Goalkeeper Andre Blake earned his third clean sheet of the season.

The Union are undefeated in their last five regular season matches.

The Union will return to Subaru Park on Saturday, May 20th (7:30 p.m. ET / Apple TV), where they face the New England Revolution.

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