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New York City FC faces measuring stick at the Philadelphia Union

New York City FC faces the Philadelphia Union this Saturday. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Saturday represents a measuring stick for New York City FC, who pieced together a thorough 5-0 win at home over FC Cincinnati last weekend.

And with all due respect to their opponent a week ago, this Saturday at the Philadelphia Union should be a taller task. It is a measuring stick for this club’s progress so far this year.

While the Union are likely to rotate a significant portion of their Starting XI on Saturday with a CONCACAF Champions League fixture next week, the squad is still a difficult one for New York City FC and head coach Ronny Deila.