Game Thread: Philadelphia Union 0 vs Los Angeles FC 0; Final

Game Updates

90+6′- That will do it as the ref’s whistle blows for the final time tonight.

90+1- There will be at least 6 minutes before this game comes to an end.

79′- Didn’t take long for Palencia to get booked, as he now earns a yellow card. Meanwhile, the Union make a sub bringing on Sullivan for McGlynn.

75′- Another change here for LAFC, bringing on Palencia for Hollingshead.

71′- LAFC introduces two fresh legs: Vela replaces Olivera, and Sanchez comes on for Acosta.

50′- Baribo makes a swift turn and fires a shot that ricochets off the post. Gazdag pounces on the rebound and finds the net, but the goal is disallowed. VAR intervenes to rule Uhre offside, a decision that replays confirm.

47′- Play comes to a halt as Long remains down on the pitch following an LAFC corner.

46′- The second half is underway. Both teams made substitutions during the break. Philadelphia introduces Baribo for Carranza as a concussion substitute, preserving their five remaining changes. Meanwhile, LAFC brings on Bouanga in place of Biuk.

HALF

45+5′- The ref has whistled for halftime.

45+3′- Harriel’s cross from the right, finds its way close to the net and forces LAFC’s goalkeeper to make his first save of the night.

45+1′- We will have at least 4 minutes of stoppage time here in the first half.

36′- The Union struggles in the final third, with miscommunications leading to incomplete runs and misplaced passes.

33′- LAFC’s free kick attempt sails high and wide, missing the target.

24′- The Union creates a promising opportunity, moving the ball into the box. However, Carranza hesitates on his run, missing the chance to capitalize.

21′- LAFC secures the game’s first corner. The delivery from the near flag is mishandled in the box, but the Union’s defense ensures LAFC can’t capitalize.

6′- Wagner’s free kick attempt from a promising position goes just over the crossbar. After a brief medical check, Carranza returns to the field.

4′- Play remains halted as Carranza receives medical attention on the pitch, undergoing concussion protocol.

2′- An early yellow card is shown to LAFC’s Long for a late challenge, with his elbow making contact with Carranza’s face.

1′- The match kicks off in Chester. The Union, dressed in their blue and gold kits, start their attack towards the River End in the first half.

Starting Lineups

Philadelphia Union

C'mon you Boys in Blue 🐍

📝👉 https://t.co/25nL8dkcOt#StartingXI | #PHIvLAFC | #DOOP | @MLS pic.twitter.com/W96ZqaUE9H

— X – Philadelphia Union (@PhilaUnion) September 23, 2023

Los Angeles FC

The #LAFC Starting XI vs. @PhilaUnion.

Tonight's lineup is presented by @FLEXpowerna. #PHIvLAFC pic.twitter.com/ELaYfN189F

— LAFC (@LAFC) September 23, 2023

Injuries/Absences

  Philadelphia Union

• OUT: Leon Flach (core)
• QUESTIONABLE: Jakob Glesnes (core)
• QUESTIONABLE: Jose Martinez (knee)

Los Angeles Football Club

How to Watch

Where: Subaru Park; Chester, PA
When: 7:39 p.m.; Saturday, September 23, 2023
Streaming: Apple TV – Free
English Announcers: Jake Zivin, Taylor Twellman
Spanish Announcers: Bruno Vain, Andres Agulla
Radio: 97.5 The Fanatic

Officials