The story of the match was supposed to be about the youngest starting backline in MLS history (Average of 21 years, 115 days old), which is even more significant on a day where a 37-year-old Zlatan Ibrahimovic debuted earlier for LA Galaxy. However, the story was more of the same tune Philadelphia Union fans are used to: dropping points on the road in what was considered a winnable game against Colorado Rapids.
With an injury keeping veteran left back Fabinho out, Matthew Real, a homegrown player signed in the 2018 offseason, was handed his first start of the season.