Philadelphia Union at Colorado Rapids – Gamethread – Match #12

After a very fun 6-2 clobbering of one of the worst teams in Major League Soccer, the 1st place Philadelphia Union (6-3-2) are travelling out west to take on the defending MLS Champions, the Colorado Rapids (4-3-6).  Kickoff is scheduled for 9:06:30 ET.

If you have not already, be sure to check out the following previews from The Brotherly Game staff: [Ben's Match Preview] [Scott's Preview for SB Nation Philly] [Saturday Afternoon Union Freekicks] [Scott Has A Conversation With The Enemy]. Colorado perspective: [Burgundy Wave]

Broadcast information:  The Comcast Network (J.P. Dellacamera, Bob Rigby), coverage starting at 8:30 PM Eastern with a pre-game show / Altitude Sports and Entertainment in Colorado / MLS Direct Kick, MatchDay Live (Altitude feed)

Philadelphia Union starting XI:  Mondragon; Williams, Valdes, Califf, Harvey; Mapp, Nakazawa, Carroll, G. Farfan; Le Toux, McInerney

Philadelphia Union bench:  MacMath, Gonzalez, Torres, Pfeffer, Miglioranzi, Daniel, Mwanga

Colorado Rapids starting XI:  Pickens, Kimura, Marshall, Moor, Wallace, Thompson, Mastroeni, Larentowicz, Smith, Casey, Akpan

Colorado Rapids bench:  Ceus, Palguta, Earls, Holody, LaBauex, Amarikwa, Folan

Leave your comments throughout the game here. Our staff will give live comments and reactions throughout the game, as well. Go Union! DOOP!