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Philadelphia Union
Major League Soccer
Jul 18, 2024 at 12.30am UK
Talen Energy Stadium
New England Revolution

Philadelphia
5 - 1
New England

Baribo (29', 44', 52'), Glesnes (39'), Sullivan (84')
FT(HT: 3-0)
Harkes (50')
Panayotou (66')

Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. New England Revolution - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Major League Soccer clash between Philadelphia Union and New England Revolution, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Philadelphia Union and New England Revolution will be looking to avoid sitting bottom of the Eastern Conference standings when they square off on Wednesday night.

While the home side currently hold that position, just three points cover the bottom five teams in the division.


Match preview

Philadelphia Union head coach Jim Curtin takes the field on February 25, 2024© Reuters

Having started the campaign with a seven-game undefeated streak, no-one could have foreseen Philadelphia sitting in last place 16 matches later.

Just one victory - ironically away at their upcoming opponents - has been recorded since the middle of April, and the pressure is inevitably mounting on Jim Curtin.

The saving grace is that The Union somehow only sit six points adrift of eighth position, a spot that would enable them to feature in the end-of-season playoffs.

Curtin will take some optimism from Philadelphia recently earning a goalless draw with fourth-placed New York Red Bulls, as well as pushing Toronto last time out.

Only a late comeback from the Canadian side prevented Philadelphia from earning a morale-boosting success, yet positives will come from the 2-1 reverse at they prepare for this contest.

Opponents New England Revolution have spent their own fair share of time at the foot of the standings, only kick-starting their campaign in recent weeks.

Since the beginning of June, an impressive five victories have been posted in eight outings, although the Revs have also lost three of their last four.

Like his opposite number, Caleb Porter will feel that all is not lost in the race for the playoffs, New England one point ahead of their hosts with two matches in hand.

Just nine goals have been scored in their nine away fixtures, yet their nine-point return is better than five other teams despite playing fewer matches.

Philadelphia Union Major League Soccer form:

New England Revolution Major League Soccer form:


Team News

New England Revolution head coach Caleb Porter reacts on July 4, 2024© Reuters

Before changes were made against Toronto, Philadelphia were ahead, and that may encourage Curtin to retain the same starting lineup.

Quinn Sullivan is in contention for a recall in attack, potentially replacing Mikael Uhre who was withdrawn before the hour mark on his first appearance in three weeks.

Nathan Harriel and Jack McGlynn are on international duty with the USA at the Olympics, while Isaiah LeFlore is again expected to miss out through injury.

As for New England, Mark-Anthony Kaye could be restored to the midfield ahead of Tommy McNamara.

Xavier Arreaga should come back into the centre of defence having served a one-game ban, with Henry Kessler possibly dropping down to the substitutes' bench.


Philadelphia Union possible starting lineup:
Rick; Glesnes, Elliott, Lowe; Mbaizo, Bueno, Flach, Wagner; Gazdag; Baribo, Uhre

New England Revolution possible starting lineup:
Ivacic; Bye, Arreaga, Romney, Jones; Harkes, Polster, Kaye; Bajraktarevic, Panayoutou; Vrioni


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We say: Philadelphia Union 2-2 New England Revolution

With the regular season close to entering its business end, this could prove to be a pivotal fixture. The teams have contrasting attacking records, yet we feel that a thriller could play out, one which benefits no-one in an entertaining draw.

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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