Philadelphia Union Head Coach Jim Curtin used his first choice midfield and defense, with Ilsinho and Fafa Picault flanking Cory Burke. Coming off a midweek matchup with Seattle Sounders, New York changed shape to use three central defenders, two wingbacks, and Tyler Adams sitting behind Kaku, Derrick Etienne, and Marc Rzatkowski in midfield. Carlos Rivas, all speed and power, led the line alone.
Jesse Marsch made a number of changes after his team’s midweek match against Seattle Sounders, bringing in Carlos Rivas up top with Derrick Etienne and Marc Rzatkowski on the wings. Kaku and Tyler Adams manned the center with Connor Lade and Kemar Lawrence as wingbacks around Hassan Ndam, Arelien Collin, and Tim Parker in back.