Starting XI

XI Notes presented by BIMBO | Union vs. Chicago Fire FC | Game 1

STARTERS_16_9 Starting XI

Philadelphia Union kicks off their journey in the 2025 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs with Round One Game 1 against Chicago Fire FC. Kick off from Subaru Park is set for 5:55PM ET with coverage on MLS Season Pass or Apple TV+ as well as on FS1.

STARTING XI

Andre Blake; Kai Wagner, Jakob Glesnes, Olwethu Makhanya, Nathan Harriel, Jovan Lukic, Danley Jean Jacques, Milan Iloski, Indiana Vassilev, Tai Baribo, Bruno Damiani.

BENCH:

Andrew Rick; Olivier Mbaizo, Frankie Westfield, Alejandro Bedoya, Ben Bender, Jesus Bueno, Cavan Sullivan, Chris Donovan, Mikael Uhre.

Lineup notes

  • Philadelphia Union make two changes to the starting XI from the club's regular season finale last weekend at Charlotte FC.
  • Six players earn their first-ever MLS Cup Playoffs start.
  • Goalkeeper Andre Blake makes his club record 14th start in the postseason for the Boys in Blue.
  • Philadelphia Union are 5-3-1 all-time in MLS Cup Playoff matches at Subaru Park and are currently on three-game winning streak dating back to 2022.
  • Sunday's match is the first-ever playoff matchup between the Union and Fire.
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