Game Thread: Philadelphia Union vs FC Dallas, First Half
Union look to finally get 3 points inside Toyota Stadium
Game Updates
10’- Corner amounted to nothing. Also ten minutes into the game, the U already have three corner kicks.
9’- Fingers get taped up and the glove is back on so the game resumes. However, FC Dallas tries to play the ball back but the press of the defense forces the ball to go out for a Corner.
7’- Off the corner the Union commit a foul on the goalkeeper. He is now down grabbing his hand and the training staff is out looking at him. On the sideline, FC Dallas’ backup GK is getting warmed up.
6’- Wagner sends it to the back post and is brought down and attempted to be cleared by FC Dallas. But they turn it over in their half and the Union gets off a shot that is deflected.
5’- We have already seen two good passes into the box by the Union. Now they have their first corner from the near flag.
1’- The game is now underway. The boys in blue are wearing electric blues with white shorts.
Starting Lineups
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— PhilaUnion (@PhilaUnion) August 18, 2022
Pax is back.
— FC Dallas (@FCDallas) August 18, 2022
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Injuries/Absences
The following is a list of names from the league’s player availability report.
Everyone is healthy and available
FC Dallas
- OUT: Brandon Servania (pelvis)
- QUESTIONABLE: Facundo Quignon (adductor)
How to Watch
Philadelphia Union vs FC Dallas
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
9:08 p.m.
TV: NBC Sports Philadelphia
Streaming: PhiladelphiaUnion.com (in-market); ESPN+ (out-of-market)
Officials
Referee: Nima Saghafi
Ast. Referee 1: Jose Da Silva
Ast. Referee 2: Kevin Lock
Fourth official: Rubiel Vazquez
VAR: Guido Gonzales Jr.
Ast. VAR: TJ Zablocki