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Philadelphia Union
Major League Soccer
Jul 9, 2022 at 12.30am UK
PPL Park
DC United

Philadelphia
7 - 0
DC United

Bedoya (9', 37'), Carranza (22', 25', 72'), Uhre (45+2', 59')
FT(HT: 5-0)

Birnbaum (36'), Odoi-Atsem (69')

Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. DC United - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Friday's Major League Soccer clash between Philadelphia Union and DC United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Two teams at opposite ends of the Major League Soccer Eastern Conference are set to meet on Saturday when second-place Philadelphia Union hosts second-bottom DC United.

Despite their league positioning, the home side head into this game on the back of two fixtures without a win while the visitors put five past Orlando City in their most recent outing.


Match preview

Philadelphia Union players celebrate a goal in the second half against Charlotte FC at Subaru Park on April 3, 2022© Reuters

Philadelphia Union are in the midst of a fantastic season right now, which sees them sitting second in the MLS Easter Conference, just two points behind New York Red Bulls.

Considering the fact that The U have got a game in hand on the team above them as well, they have a real opportunity ahead of them to head to the top of the league, adding further pressure to this fixture.

Despite their dominance throughout the campaign so far, Jim Curtin's men have struggled for consistent form as of late, having picked up three draws, two wins, and a defeat in their previous six outings.

Philadelphia head into this game on the back of consecutive performances without a win after being beaten by Chicago Fire and then held to a draw against Columbus Crew.

The latter was their most recent match, which was a goalless encounter that showcased their defensive abilities, but Curtin will now want more from his team offensively as well.

DC United midfielder Russell Canouse (6) celebrates scoring a goal with his teammates during the first half against Toronto FC at BMO Field on March 19, 2022© Reuters

DC United find themselves at the opposite end of the league table right now and their performances have not been as good or consistent as their opponents.

The squad have won just five of the 16 MLS matches that they have played, but the Black and Red have got at least a game in hand on every team in the division, while they have three on some others.

Away from home DC United have managed just two victories to this point, but one of them took place in their most recent outing which ended a seven-match run without a win.

Chad Ashton's men secured that result in thrilling fashion as well by scoring five times to defeat Orlando City 5-3, despite the fact they initially threw away a two-goal lead.

Kimarni Smith and Nigel Robertha both go themselves on the scoresheet in that game, but it was Taxiarchis Fountas who was the hero of the day after scoring a hat-trick.

Philadelphia Union Major League Soccer form:
  • W
  • D
  • D
  • W
  • L
  • D

DC United Major League Soccer form:
  • L
  • D
  • L
  • L
  • L
  • W


Team News

Philadelphia Union head coach Jim Curtin reacts during the first half against New York City FC at Yankee Stadium on March 19, 2022© Reuters

Philadelphia have the option of bringing Jose Martinez back into the starting lineup on Saturday after he served his suspension.

Defensively it is unlikely any changes will end up being made to how The U start this game after they picked up a clean sheet in their most recent outing.

After such an impressive victory at the weekend, there is a strong chance that DC United ends up using the exact same starting lineup in a bid to bring some consistency.

One man that is guaranteed to keep his place in the team is Fountas after he scored three goals during their match at the weekend.

Philadelphia Union possible starting lineup:
Blake; Glesnes, Elliott, Findlay; Wagner, Flach, Bedoya, Mbazio, Gazdag; Donovan, Burke

DC United possible starting lineup:
Romo; Gressel, Pines, Birnbaum, Hines-Ike, Guediri; Durkin, Skundrich, Estrada; Fountas, Kamara


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We say: Philadelphia Union 2-1 DC United

While DC United enjoyed an emphatic victory in their most recent outing, that does not mean that they are the favourites heading into this fixture.

Philadelphia Union have the chance to potentially finish this weekend as the league leaders, and that is something that they are unlikely to throw away.


For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.




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Eastern Conference

TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Inter MiamiInter Miami34228479493074
2Columbus Crew34199672403266
3FC CincinnatiCincinnati341851158481059
4Orlando City34157125950952
5Charlotte FCCharlotte FC34149114637951
6New York City FCNY City34148125449550
7New York Red BullsNY Red Bulls34111495550547
8CF MontrealMontreal341110134864-1643
9Atlanta UnitedAtlanta341010144649-340
10DC United341010145270-1840
11Philadelphia UnionPhiladelphia34910156255737
12Toronto34114194061-2137
13Nashville SCNashville3499163854-1636
14New England RevolutionNew England3494213774-3731
15Chicago Fire3479184062-2230

Western Conference

TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Los Angeles FCLos Angeles34197863432064
2Los Angeles GalaxyLA Galaxy34197869501964
3Real Salt LakeSalt Lake341611765481759
4Seattle SoundersSeattle34169951351657
5Houston DynamoHouston34159104739854
6Minnesota UnitedMinnesota Utd34157125849952
7Colorado RapidsColorado34155146160150
8Portland TimbersPortland341211116556947
9Vancouver WhitecapsVancouver34138135249347
10Austin FCAustin34119143948-942
11Dallas34118155456-241
12St Louis City34813135063-1337
13Sporting Kansas CityKansas3487195166-1531
14San Jose EarthquakesEarthquakes3463254178-3721


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