CHESTER, Pa. − Welcome to Cincinnati.com's live coverage of the MLS Cup Eastern Conference semifinal playoff match between FC Cincinnati and Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park. Refresh this page throughout the match for live updates and analysis.
Cincinnati was 1-0-1 against Philadelphia during the regular season, with a 3-1 coming during the Aug. 6 meeting. FC Cincinnati upgraded its roster prior to that match by acquiring center back Matt Miazga, but he has yet to face Philadelphia.
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The shared history of the leadership in Philadelphia and Cincinnati can't be ignored as the Orange & Blue plucked Pat Noonan and Chris Albright to lead the Queen City side.
Follow along below for live updates:
Pre-match updates:
- FC Cincinnati starting XI: Roman Celentano (GK), Alvaro Barreal, Alvas Powell, Nick Hagglund, Matt Miazga, Ian Murphy, Junior Moreno, Obinna Nwobodo, Luciano Acosta, Brenner Souza da Silva, Brandon Vazquez.
- Cincinnati bench: Dominique Badji, Zico Bailey, Geoff Cameron, Ray Gaddis, Alec Kann (GK), Ronald Matarrita, John Nelson, Quimi Ordonez, Sergio Santos.
- Philadelphia Union starting XI: Andre Blake (GK), Kai Wagner, Jack Elliott, Jakob Glesnes, Olivier Mbaizo, Jose Martinez, Leon Flach, Jack McGlynn, Daniel Gazdag, Mikael Uhre, Julian Carranza.
- Philadelphia bench: Matt Freese (GK), Nathan Harriel, Matt Real, Craig, Odada, Quinn Sullivan, Paxten Aaronson, Donovan, Cory Burke.
- OUT FC Cincinnati (none listed as questionable): Beckham Sunderland (concussion protocol), Kenneth Vermeer (torn pectoral muscle).
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