The Union halted a two-match losing streak in midweek with a 2-0 victory over Nashville SC, while the Pigeons are currently on an eight-match unbeaten streak in this league and are coming off a 1-1 tie at the Columbus Crew.
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The Union currently sit fourth in the Eastern Conference while the Pigeons are in a lowly 13th place. However, NYCFC are only three points away from and can get into the playoff spots if the results go their way tonight.
The Union possess a potent strike force having scored 37 goals so far, the third most in the Eastern Conference behind Columbus Crew and Atlanta United.
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Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC kick-off time
| Date: | Jul 15, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 7:30 pm ET / 4:30 pm PT |
| Venue: | Subaru Park |
Philadelphia Union and New York City FC face off on Jul 15 at Subaru Park. Kickoff is set for 7:30 pm Eastern Time (ET), or 4:30 pm Pacific Time (PT).
How to watch Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC online - TV channels & live streams
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The game will not be broadcast live on TV but will be available to stream live online through Apple TV MLS Season Pass.
Team news & squads
Philadelphia Union team news
Philadelphia Union will be without Quinn Sullivan, who has missed the last month of action. Daniel Gazdag, Mikael Uhre and Julian Carranza have been in fine form in front of goal and are expected to spearhead the attack once again.
Philadelphia Union possible XI: Blake; Mbaizo, Glesnes, Elliott, Wagner; Bedoya, Flach, McGlynn; Gazdag, Carranza, Uhre.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Blake, Bendik |
| Defenders | Real, Mbaizo, Elliot, Glesnes, Lowe, Harriel, Wagner |
| Midfielders | Gazdag, Martinez, McGlynn, Perea, Odada, Bedoya, Rafanello, Flach |
| Forwards | Uhre, Carranza, Torres |
NYCFC team news
New York City has Matias Pellegrini and Tony Alfaro unavailable due to injuries. The club's top scorer is Gabriel Pereira with seven strikes to his name.
New York City FC possible XI: Barraza; Haak, Alfaro, Turnbull; Ilenic, Morales, Parks, Cufre; Rodriguez; Magno, Segal.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Barraza, Fresse |
| Defenders | Cufre, Chanot, Martins, Ilenic, O'Toole, Amundsen, Turnbull, Alfaro |
| Midfielders | Parks, Sands, Pellegrini, Pereira, Jansson, Magno, Rodriguez, Haak, Andrade |
| Forwards | Segal |
Head-to-Head Record
The last five games between NYCFC and Philadelphia Union have ended with two wins for the Pigeons and one for the Union.