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Takeaways: Starting spots up for grabs ahead of Thursday’s MLS is Back Opener

Ahead of Philadelphia Union’s MLS is Back opening match, Head Coach Jim Curtin spoke once more about the position battles that have heated up with New York City FC on the horizon on Thursday morning.

Defensive Midfield
With both Warren Creavalle and Jose Martinez each splitting the starting start at the Union’s No. 6, the battle will go down to the wire up until the starting XI is announce Thursday morning. While the two are in competition for who is on the pitch for the opening whistle, that doesn’t mean it’s only one or the other for who will play.