MLS Philadelphia Union

Match Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. D.C. United

Published on May 19, 2016 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Philadelphia Union News Release


CHESTER, Pa. - Philadelphia Union return home to Talen Energy Stadium this Saturday as they square off with D.C. United. This match features two clubs separated by two points in the Eastern Conference. Kick-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. and will be televised nationally on UniMas.

The Union are 5-7-3 all-time against United, but own a 4-3-0 record against their rivals at Talen Energy Stadium. Their last meeting ended in a 3-2 defeat at RFK Stadium on July 26, 2015.

Philadelphia is coming off a strong two-game performance last week. The club drew with the LA Galaxy 2-2 last Wednesday thanks to Keegan Rosenberry's first career MLS goal. Philadelphia was able to leave Montreal 72 hours later with a well-deserved point. C.J. Sapong tied the match at one to extend the Union's point streak to four matches.

A player to watch in this matchup is Chris Pontius. The Union goal-scorer will make his first regular season appearance against his old club. Pontius spent the first seven years of his MLS career in D.C. before being traded to Philadelphia this offseason. In 2016 Pontius has already surpassed his goal and assist total from the previous year.

D.C. United will come to Talen Energy Stadium looking to continue their strong play. The club is 2-1-1 in their last four matches, including a 2-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Friday May 13. They are managed by United legend Ben Olsen. He has been at the helm since Aug. 7, 2010 as an interim, then was hired permanently on Nov. 29.

This is the first match featured in MLS' Heineken Rivalry Week and will be televised nationally on UniMas.

MATCH INFORMATION

2016 MLS Regular Season

Date: Friday, May 20, 2016

Kickoff: 7 p.m. ET

Location: Talen Energy Stadium

Chester, Pa.

Philadelphia Union: 4-3-3 (15 points)

D.C. United: 3-4-4 (13 points)

BROADCAST INFORMATION

TV: UniMas

Play-by-play: Luis Omar-Tapia

Color: Alejandro Berry

Field Reporter: Xavier Soul

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