Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(62) 33 Goals 28 (49)
(46) 30 Assists 13 (31)
(6.6) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.6)
25.5 Average Age 26.8
183.4 Average Height (cm) 180.7
(1.1) 1.1 Shots pg 1.1 (0.8)
(52%) 56% Aerial Duel Success 54% (53%)
(0.4) 0.3 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.6)
(1.3) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Major League Soccer.

Missing Players

Philadelphia
Seattle
Player Reason Status Rating
Leon Flach Out 6.67
Holden Trent Out N/A
Isaiah LeFlore Out N/A
Julián Carranza Doubtful 7.2
Player Reason Status Rating
Pedro de la Vega Out 6.44
Reed Baker-Whiting Out 6.35
Stefan Frei Out 6.63
João Paulo Out 6.77
Albert Rusnák Out 7.19
Braudílio Rodrigues Out N/A
Nathan Out 6.29
Yeimar Gómez Doubtful 6.96

Team News

Philadelphia
Seattle
  • Leon Flach is out for at least three months with a torn pec.
  • Julian Carranza is questionable again and will be a game-time decision.
  • Holden Trent is out with a finger injury.
  • Isaiah LeFlore is out with a right knee injury.
  • I expect a lot of rotation with an important mid-week second-leg match against Pachuca on the horizon.
  • Yeimar Gomez is looking like he will appear in this match as he's been training fully.
  • Joao Paulo, Stefan Frei, and Albert Rusnak are out again.
  • Reed Baker-Whiting is delayed a couple of weeks with a minor knock.
  • Braudillo Rodrigues is out with a right hamstring injury.
  • Nathan was in Brazil finalizing his Green Card and might not be fit to appear in this match. He only returned to the team late in the week.
  • Pedro de la Vega is out 6-8 weeks with a hamstring injury.

Prediction

  • Philadelphia is juggling Concacaf Champions Cup and hasn't been fielding a full-strength starting XI in MLS play. I expect them to rotate a few key pieces and keep Julian Carranza on the bench to prepare for the mid-week matchup with Pachuca, where they are tied 0-0 on aggregate.
  • Seattle is dealing with their own issues in the injury department as they have a shopping list full of injuries to start the season. We could see Yeimar Gomez back, but several key pieces are still on the mend. A cross-country trip even against a rotated Philadelphia Union squad is a tough matchup.
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