XI Notes Presented by Bimbo | Philadelphia Union vs. Charlotte FC
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The Philadelphia Union will return to Subaru Park on Saturday, October 17, for a crucial East Division clash against Charlotte FC. The match, slated for 2:30 p.m. and broadcast on Apple TV with commentary from 97.5 The Fanatic, could see the Union extend their club records of 14 consecutive unbeaten games and 8 straight wins. Charlotte sits just one point ahead in the standings, making this a high‑stakes encounter.
Philadelphia’s starting lineup, announced by Bimbo, features a mix of seasoned veterans and homegrown talent. Goalkeeper Andre Blake lines up between defenders Kai Wagner, Nathan Harriel, Neil Pierre and Frankie Westfield. Midfielders Jovan Lukić, Danley Jean Jacques, Indiana Vassilev and Cavan Sullivan will support the attack, with Bruno Damiani and Milan Iloski poised to lead the front line.
Several milestones accompany the lineup. Kai Wagner will surpass Jack Elliott’s 212 starts to become the Union’s third‑most‑capped player with 213 MLS appearances. Nathan Harriel will mark his 220th start, while Jovan Lukić will reach his 55th MLS start and 60th overall appearance. The squad also boasts four homegrown players in the starting XI, with an additional four available on the bench.
The bench includes Andrew Rick, Japhet Sery Larsen, Alejandro Bedoya, Ben Bender, Jeremy Rafanello, Quinn Sullivan, Ezekiel Alladoh, Agustin Anello and Malik Jakupovic, offering depth across all positions.
With the Union’s recent five‑game winning streak using this exact formation, the team is eager to keep the momentum going. Fans can expect a tightly contested match as the Union seeks to solidify their position in the playoff race while Charlotte looks to close the gap.
Source: XI Notes Presented by Bimbo | Philadelphia Union vs. Charlotte FC
