Preview | Union begin road swing against Supporters’ Shield winners

The Philadelphia Union’s final regular‑season outing is a Wednesday night road trip to Nashville SC, the Supporters’ Shield winners, on October 28 at 8:30 p.m. at Geodis Park. The match will be streamed on Apple TV.

After a 15‑match unbeaten run post‑World Cup, the Union fell 2‑1 to the New England Revolution on Saturday, their first loss under interim coach Ryan Richter. Still, a victory in Nashville would secure the club’s 10th playoff appearance in its history and eighth in the last nine seasons. A win would be the simplest path, but a draw could also work if Red Bull New York draws New England or if Columbus Crew lose or draw at FC Dallas.

The Union will travel very shorthanded. Bruno Damiani is suspended for a yellow‑card accumulation, Milan Iloski is out with a hamstring strain for both Wednesday and Saturday, and Cavan Sullivan is still questionable after an ankle injury. “Cav will be questionable for Wednesday,” Richter said. “Milan will be out at least for these two games.” With Iloski, Damiani and Sullivan accounting for 38 of the team’s 62 goals, the game presents an opening for other strikers to step up. Richter highlighted Ezekiel, Malik, and Auggie as players ready to seize the moment.

Nashville’s lineup will feature 18‑goal scorer Sam Surridge and captain Hany Mukhtar, who has 17 goals and eight assists this season. Head coach BJ Callaghan, a former Philadelphia Union assistant, will be looking to defend his team’s record‑setting points total. The Union will need a strong showing on the road to turn the scenario into a reality.

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