Philadelphia Union Sit On Top Of The MLS After 5 Games
All eyes were on the Philadelphia Union and St Louis City SC when the 2 teams clashed on Saturday. Both sides have had electrifying starts to the season as current Union head coach Bradley Carnell faced his former club for the first time since being dismissed in July 2024.
Through 3 games, St Louis had yet to give up a goal starting the season 2-0-. That changed when they came to Subaru Park. Ian Glavinovich’s Header in the 8th minute was the lone goal of the game, lifting the Union to a 1-0 win, putting them at 4-1, and at the top of the standings for the Eastern Conference. They are tied with Toronto for the MLS lead at 12 points a piece.
The matchup vs St Louis tested their depth. They were missing 10 players thanks in large part to players taking a leave to play for their home country, including goalie Andre Blake and leading goal scorer Tai Baribo. Other players called away for international duty included Jesus Bueno, Daniel Gazdag, Danley Jean Jacques, Neil Pierre, and Frankie Westfield
Despite a weakened Union roster, Carnell praised the Union for its performance during Saturday’s game. “When we get it right — and we’re not gonna get it right all the time. When we do, there’s massive outcomes for us, and they’re usually positive,” he said post-match.
Next Up For The Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia is expected to have its full team on deck for their 6th game, a crucial showdown at Inter Miami.
But a big name for Miami may not be there. Lionel Messi has been dealing with a left adductor. it kept him out of the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers. He returned to practice for Miami after that, but later left, and received treatment for his injury afterward.
That game takes place on Saturday, March 29 (7:30 pm Eastern on MLS Season Pass). it can be listened to on 97.5 The Fanatic.
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