2021 Philadelphia Union season

Philadelphia Union
2021 season
OwnerKeystone Sports & Entertainment
Head coachJim Curtin
StadiumSubaru Park (Capacity: 18,500)
MLSConference: 2nd
Overall: 6th
MLS Cup PlayoffsConference Finals
U.S. Open CupCancelled
CONCACAF Champions LeagueSemi-finals
Top goalscorerLeague:
Kacper Przybyłko (12)
All:
Kacper Przybyłko (17)
Highest home attendance16,827
(July 17 vs. DC United)
Lowest home attendance4,625
(April 14 vs. Saprissa)
Average home league attendance12,239
Biggest win4–0
(April 14 vs. Saprissa)
Biggest defeat0–2
(May 1 vs. New York City FC)
1–3
(August 28 vs. DC United)
← 2020
2022 →

The 2021 Philadelphia Union season was the club's twelfth season in Major League Soccer, the top flight of American soccer. The team is managed by Jim Curtin, his eighth season with the club. The club's regular season began on April 7, 2021, with the CONCACAF Champions League, and then on April 17, 2021, with MLS play, and ended on November 7, 2021, a month-delayed start due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Outside of MLS, the Union, by winning the 2020 Supporters' Shield, is competing in their first ever CONCACAF Champions League.[1]

Background

The 2021 preseason saw turnover in the coaching positions as assistant coach Oka Nikolov departed and replaced by Frank Leicht.[2]

The transfer window was the Union's most lucrative to date selling two MLS Best XI players. Brendan Aaronson was officially transferred to Red Bull Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga for a reported fee of $6 million, with a potential $3 million more in performance bonuses; the highest ever transfer fee for a U.S.-based homegrown player.[3][4] In January, Mark McKenzie was transferred to K.R.C. Genk for a reported fee of $6 million, plus additional performance-based bonuses.[5]

Prior to the start of the season, long-time defender, Raymon Gaddis, announced his retirement from professional soccer. The full-back spent his entire professional career with the Union, holding record in games played (221) and minutes played (18,702).[6]

The Union traded away or passed on all picks for the 2021 MLS SuperDraft, being the third consecutive season doing so.[7] Supplementing young players via the Union's academy, five academy players were signed to the senior team: defender Nathan Harriel, midfielder Jack McGlynn, midfielder Paxten Aaronson, defender Brandan Craig, and midfielder/forward Quinn Sullivan.[8][9][10][11]

Rounding out the first team acquisitions included centerback, Stuart Findlay, from Kilmarnock FC and midfielder, Leon Flach, from FC St. Pauli.[12]

2021 roster

As of September 25, 2021[13]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK United States USA Matt Freese (HGP)
2 DF United States USA Matthew Real (HGP)
3 DF England ENG Jack Elliott
4 DF Scotland SCO Stuart Findlay
5 DF Norway NOR Jakob Glesnes
6 MF Hungary HUN Daniel Gazdag
7 FW Brazil BRA Matheus Davó (on loan from Corinthians)
8 MF Venezuela VEN José Martínez
10 MF Cape Verde CPV Jamiro Monteiro (DP)
11 MF United States USA Alejandro Bedoya (Captain)
12 GK United States USA Joe Bendik
13 MF United States USA Cole Turner (HGP)
15 DF Cameroon CMR Olivier Mbaizo
16 MF United States USA Jack McGlynn (HGP)
17 FW Brazil BRA Sergio Santos
No. Pos. Nation Player
18 GK Jamaica JAM Andre Blake (GA)
19 FW Jamaica JAM Cory Burke
20 MF Venezuela VEN Jesús Bueno
21 MF United States USA Anthony Fontana (HGP)
23 FW Poland POL Kacper Przybyłko
25 MF Brazil BRA Ilsinho
26 DF United States USA Nathan Harriel (HGP)
27 DF Germany GER Kai Wagner
29 DF Jamaica JAM Alvas Powell
30 MF United States USA Paxten Aaronson (HGP)
31 MF United States USA Leon Flach
33 MF United States USA Quinn Sullivan (HGP)
34 MF United States USA Brandan Craig (HGP)
78 DF France FRA Aurelien Collin

Out on loan

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
14 MF United States USA Jack de Vries (on loan with Venezia F.C.)
24 MF Slovakia SVK Matej Oravec (on loan with FK Železiarne Podbrezová)

Transfers

In

Date No. Pos. Player Transferred from Fee/notes Source
January 1, 2021 26 DF United States Nathan Harriel United States Philadelphia Union II Homegrown signing [8]
16 MF United States Jack McGlynn United States Philadelphia Union II Homegrown signing [9]
30 MF United States Paxten Aaronson United States Philadelphia Union II Homegrown signing [10]
34 MF United States Brandan Craig United States Philadelphia Union II Homegrown signing [11]
33 MF United States Quinn Sullivan United States Philadelphia Union II Homegrown signing [11]
February 25, 2021 4 DF Scotland Stuart Findlay Scotland Kilmarnock Undisclosed fee [14]
March 31, 2021 31 MF United States Leon Flach Germany St. Pauli Undisclosed fee [15]
April 2, 2021 22 GK Trinidad and Tobago Greg Ranjitsingh United States Minnesota United FC Free Transfer [16]
May 11, 2021 6 MF Hungary Daniel Gazdag Hungary Budapest Honvéd FC Undisclosed fee [17]
June 10, 2021 29 DF Jamaica Alvas Powell Sudan Al-Hilal Club Free agent [18]
July 29, 2021 20 MF Venezuela Jesús Bueno Venezuela Deportivo Lara Undisclosed fee [19]

Out

Date No. Pos. Player Transferred to Fee/notes Source
December 2, 2020 2 MF Guyana Warren Creavalle Declined Contract Option [20]
7 FW United States Andrew Wooten Austria Admira Declined Contract Option [20]
20 FW Democratic Republic of the Congo Michee Ngalina United States Colorado Springs Switchbacks Declined Contract Option [20]
January 1, 2021 22 MF United States Brenden Aaronson Austria Red Bull Salzburg $6,000,000 - $9,000,000 [21]
January 7, 2021 4 DF United States Mark McKenzie Belgium Genk $6,000,000 [22]
March 4, 2021 28 DF United States Ray Gaddis Player Retirement [23]
August 2021 22 GK Trinidad and Tobago Greg Ranjitsingh United States MLS Pool Released [24]

Loan In

Date No. Pos. Player Loaned from Fee/notes Source
August 11, 2021 7 FW Brazil Matheus Davó Brazil Corinthians Loan with option to purchase [25]

Loan Out

Date No. Pos. Player Transferred to Fee/notes Source
April 21, 2021 24 MF Slovakia Matej Oravec United States Philadelphia Union II Loaned Out [26]
July 13, 2021 Slovakia FK Železiarne Podbrezová Loaned Out [27]
August 31, 2021 14 MF United States Jack de Vries Italy Venezia F.C. Loaned Out [28]

Competitions

Preseason

March 15 Preseason 1 Philadelphia Union 0–1 Orlando City SC Clearwater, Florida
11:00 am PHI report
MLS report		 Alvarado 61' Stadium: Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex
March 20 Preseason 2 Philadelphia Union 0–1 Chicago Fire FC Clearwater, Florida
3:00 pm Martínez Yellow card 8'
Fontana Yellow card 31'
Wagner Yellow card 61'		 Kappelhof Yellow card 37'
Gutiérrez Yellow card 40'
Casas 100' (Frankowski)		 Stadium: Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex
Note: Additional 25-minute period after the full 90 minutes.
March 24 Preseason 3 Orlando City SC 3–1 Philadelphia Union Kissimmee, Florida
12:30 pm Pato 28'
Mueller 35'
Aiás 63'		 MLS Report Aaronson 79' Stadium: Osceola County Stadium
March 31 Preseason 4 Philadelphia Union 2–0 D.C. United Chester, Pennsylvania
3:00 pm Fontana 3', 37'
Bedoya Yellow card 74'		 PHI Report Moreno Yellow card 67' Stadium: Subaru Park
July 29 Preseason 5 Philadelphia Union Cancelled Wales Wrexham A.F.C. Chester, Pennsylvania
Report Stadium: Subaru Park
Note: Match Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Major League Soccer

Main article: 2021 Major League Soccer season

Standings

Eastern Conference
Pos Team
 Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 New England Revolution 34 22 5 7 65 41 +24 73 Qualification for the playoffs conference semifinals
and CONCACAF Champions League
2 Philadelphia Union 34 14 8 12 48 35 +13 54 Qualification for the playoffs first round
3 Nashville SC 34 12 4 18 55 33 +22 54
4 New York City FC (C) 34 14 11 9 56 36 +20 51 Qualification for the playoffs first round and CONCACAF Champions League[a]
5 Atlanta United FC 34 13 9 12 45 37 +8 51 Qualification for the playoffs first round
Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
(C) Champions
Notes:
  1. ^ As MLS Cup 2021 champions
Overall table
Pos Team
 Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
4 Sporting Kansas City 34 17 10 7 58 40 +18 58
5 Portland Timbers 34 17 13 4 56 52 +4 55
6 Philadelphia Union 34 14 8 12 48 35 +13 54
7 Nashville SC 34 12 4 18 55 33 +22 54
8 New York City FC (C) 34 14 11 9 56 36 +20 51 Qualification for the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League[a]
Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
(C) Champions
Notes:
  1. ^ As MLS Cup 2021 champions (USA1)

Results summary

Overall Home Away
Pld Pts W L T GF GA GD W L T GF GA GD W L T GF GA GD
34 54 14 8 12 48 35  +13 11 3 3 25 10  +15 3 5 9 23 25  −2

Source: Philadelphia Union Schedule
Pld = Matches played; Pts = Points; W = Matches won; T = Matches tied; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal difference

Results by round

Round12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334
StadiumAHHAHHAHAHAAAHAAHHAAHHAHHHAHAAHAHA
ResultDLLWDWWWDWDLDWLDDWLWDLLWWDWWDLWDWD
Source: Philadelphia Union Schedule
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Results

April 18 1 Columbus Crew SC 0–0 Philadelphia Union Columbus, Ohio
5:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Historic Crew Stadium
Attendance: 5,180
Referee: Ramy Touchan
April 24 2 Philadelphia Union 1–2 Inter Miami CF Chester, Pennsylvania
8:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 5,000
Referee: Alex Chilowicz
May 1 3 Philadelphia Union 0–2 New York City FC Chester, Pennsylvania
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Subaru Park
Referee: Ismail Elfath
May 8 4 Chicago Fire SC 0–2 Philadelphia Union Chicago, Illinois
1:00 PM EDT Kappelhof Yellow card 26'
Omsberg Yellow card 48'
Sekulic Yellow card 90+2'		 Report Burke 51'
Glesnes 60' Yellow card 90+7'
Santos Yellow card 90+2'
Bedoya Yellow card 90+7'		 Stadium: Soldier Field
Attendance: 6,457
Referee: Marcos de Oliveira
May 12 5 Philadelphia Union 1–1 New England Revolution Chester, Pennsylvania
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 5,000
Referee: Tori Penso
May 15 6 Philadelphia Union 1–0 New York Red Bulls Chester, Pennsylvania
7:30PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 5,000
Referee: Allen Chapman
May 23 7 D.C. United 0–1 Philadelphia Union Washington, D.C.
7:00 PM EDT Report Przybyłko 45+1'
Martínez Yellow card 65'
Blake Yellow card 90+5'		 Stadium: Audi Field
Attendance: 6,200
Referee: Tim Ford
May 30 8 Philadelphia Union 3–0 Portland Timbers Chester, Pennsylvania
7:30 PM EDT Mbaizo Yellow card 5'
Przybyłko 26'
Santos 31'
Elliott 63'		 Report Župarić Yellow card 62'
Bravo Yellow card 72'		 Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 6,635
Referee: Robert Sibigia
June 20 9 Atlanta United FC 2–2 Philadelphia Union Atlanta, Georgia
2:00 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Attendance: 42,523
Referee: Ted Unkel
June 23 10 Philadelphia Union 1–0 Columbus Crew Chester, PA
7:30 PM EDT Monteiro 24'
Real Yellow card 74'
Flach Yellow card 84'		 Report Mățan Yellow card 43'
Wormgoor Yellow card 51'		 Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 16,234
Referee: Joseph Dickerson
June 26 11 Chicago Fire FC 3–3 Philadelphia Union Chicago, Illinois
8:00 PM EDT Glesnes 2' (own goal)
Stojanović Yellow card 44'
Sekulić 56'
Navarro Yellow card 62'
Pineda 67'
Herbers Yellow card 81'		 Report Jack Elliott (footballer) Yellow card 10'
Sullivan 28'
Santos Yellow card 34'
Burke 45+2'
Wagner Yellow card 52'
Powell Yellow card 55'
Sekulić 79' (own goal)		 Stadium: Soldier Field
Attendance: 7,308
Referee: Fotis Bazakos
July 5 12 Nashville SC 1–0 Philadelphia Union Nashville, Tennessee
8:00 PM EDT Sapong 2' Report Martínez Yellow card 79' Stadium: Nissan Stadium
Attendance: 21,822
Referee: Robert Sibiga
July 8 13 New York Red Bulls 1–1 Philadelphia Union Harrison, New Jersey
8:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Attendance: 9,477
Referee: Victor Rivas
Note: The match was originally scheduled to start at 8:00 PM ET, however it was delayed by a half-hour due to inclement weather.[29]
July 17 14 Philadelphia Union 2–1 D.C. United Chester, Pennsylvania
7:30 PM EDT Santos 10'
Martínez Yellow card 22'
Przybyłko 83'		 Report Asad Yellow card 27' 51' (pen.)
Reyna Yellow card 45+1'		 Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 16,821
Referee: Alex Chilowicz
Note: The match was suspended before 9:30 PM ET at the 87th minute due to inclement weather. The match later resumed at 11:20 PM ET.[30]
July 22 15 Orlando City SC 2–1 Philadelphia Union Orlando, Florida
7:30 PM EDT Michel 10', Yellow card 77'
Pereyra Yellow card 45'
Perea 59'		 Report Santos Yellow card 56'
Przybyłko 68'		 Stadium: Exploria Stadium
Attendance: 15,432
Referee: Alan Kelly
July 25 16 Inter Miami CF 1–1 Philadelphia Union Fort Lauderdale, Florida
7:30 PM EDT Robinson 71' Report Mbaizo Yellow card 56'
Przybyłko 85'		 Stadium: Inter Miami CF Stadium
Attendance: 14,057
Referee: Joseph Dickerson
August 1 17 Philadelphia Union 1–1 Chicago Fire FC Chester, Pennsylvania
6:00 PM EDT Glesnes Yellow card 30'
Wagner 36'
Elliott Yellow card 65'		 Report Frankowski 10'
Omsberg Red card 34'
Herbers Yellow card 41'
Berič Yellow card 78'		 Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 16,677
Referee: Michael Radchuk
August 4 18 Philadelphia Union 3–0 Toronto FC Chester, Pennsylvania
7:30 PM EDT Glesnes 12', Yellow card 26'
Gazdag 33' (pen.)
Santos 36'
Wagner Yellow card 47'
Mbaizo Yellow card 90'		 Report Soteldo soccer ball with red X 53' Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 14,303
Referee: Ted Unkel
August 8 19 New England Revolution 2–1 Philadelphia Union Foxborough, Massachusetts
6:00 PM EDT Polster 10'
Bou soccer ball with red X39', 39'
McNamara Yellow card 69'
Bunbury Yellow card 90+3'		 Report Mbaizo Yellow card 22'
Aaronson 31'
Elliott Yellow card 54'
Wagner Yellow card 84'		 Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Attendance: 17,054
Referee: Armando Villarreal
August 18 20 Philadelphia Union 1–0 New York City FC Chester, Pennsylvania
7:30 PM EDT Bedoya 67'
Elliott Yellow card 78'		 Report Medina Yellow card 25'
Sands Yellow card 36'		 Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 15,263
Referee: Drew Fischer
August 21 21 Philadelphia Union 1–1 CF Montréal Chester, Pennsylvania
7:30 PM EDT Mbaizo Yellow card 3'
Monteiro Yellow card 6'
Sullivan 87'		 Report Choinière Yellow card 44'
Mihailovic 45+1'
Miller Yellow card 68'
Breza Yellow card 90+4'
Kizza Yellow card 90+5'		 Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 14,794
Referee: Chris Penso
August 28 22 D.C. United 3–1 Philadelphia Union Washington, D.C.
8:00 PM EDT Kamara 36' (pen.)
Reyna 49'
Najar Yellow card 55'
Ábila 90+5'		 Report Birnbaum 22' (o.g.)
Elliott Yellow card 52'		 Stadium: Audi Field
Attendance: 16,593
Referee: Rubiel Vazquez
September 3 23 Philadelphia Union 0–1 New England Revolution Chester, Pennsylvania
7:30 PM EDT Harriel Yellow card 33'
Bedoya Yellow card 71'
Sullivan Yellow card 77'
Fontana Yellow card 80'
Aaronson Yellow card 89'		 Report Polster 33'
Traustason Yellow card 55' Yellow-red card 59'
Kessler Yellow card 90+3'		 Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 15,152
Referee: Jair Marrufo
September 19 24 Philadelphia Union 3–1 Orlando City SC Chester, Pennsylvania
4:00 PM EDT Wagner 37'
Flach Yellow card 53'
Przybyłko 61', 89' (pen.)		 Report Schlegel Yellow card 33'
Ruan 57', Yellow card 59'
Michel Yellow card 75'
Gallese Yellow card 80'
Jansson Yellow card 80'
Aguilera Yellow card 86'
Carlos Red card 88'		 Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 15,032
Referee: Alan Kelly
September 25 25 Philadelphia Union 1–0 Atlanta United FC Chester, Pennsylvania
3:30 PM EDT Martínez Yellow card 39'
Przybyłko 71'		 Report Moreno Yellow card 31' Stadium: Subaru Park
Referee: Robert Sibiga
September 29 26 New York Red Bulls 1–1 Philadelphia Union Harrison, New Jersey
7:30 PM EDT
Report
Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Attendance: 9,193
Referee: Alex Chilowicz
October 3 27 Philadelphia Union 3–0 Columbus Crew SC Chester, Pennsylvania
7:30 PM EDT Elliott 25'
Wagner Yellow card 35' Yellow-red card 64'
Bedoya 46'
Powell Yellow card 74'
Santos Yellow card 78'
Flach 89'		 Report Santos Yellow card 66', soccer ball with red X 76' Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 15,578
Referee: Victor Rivas
October 9 28 FC Cincinnati 1–2 Philadelphia Union Cincinnati, Ohio
8:00 PM EDT Castillo Yellow card 68'
Medunjanin 82'		 Report Przybyłko 45+3'
Aaronson 56'
Freese Yellow card 80'		 Stadium: TQL Stadium
Attendance: 21,674
Referee: Lukasz Szpala
October 16 29 CF Montréal 2–2 Philadelphia Union TBC
1:00 PM EDT Miljevic 33'
Mihailovic Yellow card 44'
Waterman Yellow card 75'
Ibrahim 90+5'		 Report Pantemis 63' (o.g.)
Wagner 77'		 Stadium: TBC
Referee: Pierre-Luc Lauziere
October 20 30 Minnesota United FC 3–2 Philadelphia Union Saint Paul, Minnesota
8:00 PM EDT Hunou 41'
Lod 63'
Fragapane 67'
Métanire Red card 77'
Reynoso Yellow card 83'		 Report Mbaizo Yellow card 5'
Gazdag 45', 54'
Wagner Yellow card 78'		 Stadium: Allianz Field
Referee: Allen Chapman
October 23 31 Philadelphia Union 1–0 Nashville SC Chester, Pennsylvania
7:30 PM EDT Przybyłko 18' (pen.), Yellow card 27'
Glesnes Yellow card 55'
Monteiro Yellow card 62'		 Report Loba Yellow card 23'
Godoy Yellow card 53'
Nealis Yellow card 90+2'		 Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 18,575
Referee: Armando Villarreal
October 27 32 Toronto FC 2–2 Philadelphia Union Toronto, Ontario
7:30 PM EDT Mavinga Yellow card 57'
Altidore 66'
Elliott 70' (o.g.)		 Report Bedoya 1'
Santos 77'
Martínez Yellow card 87'		 Stadium: BMO Field
Attendance: 5,026
Referee: Silviu Petrescu
October 31 33 Philadelphia Union 2–0 FC Cincinnati Chester, Pennsylvania
7:30 PM EDT Gazdag 11'
Aaronson 53'		 Report Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 13,488
Referee: Fotis Bazakos
November 7 34 New York City FC 1–1 Philadelphia Union New York City, New York
3:30 PM EST Zelalem Red card 21'
Castellanos 53'
Medina Yellow card 82'		 Report Glesnes Yellow card 25'
Przybyłko 26'
Wagner Yellow card 31'
Martínez Yellow card 50'
Bedoya Yellow card 85'		 Stadium: Yankee Stadium
Referee: Armando Villarreal
MLS Cup Playoffs
Main article: 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs
November 20 First round Philadelphia Union 1–0 (a.e.t.) New York Red Bulls Chester, Pennsylvania
1:30PM EST
Report
Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 18,623
Referee: Fotis Bazakos
November 28 Eastern Conference Semifinal Philadelphia Union 1–1 (a.e.t.)
(2–0 p)		 Nashville SC Chester, Pennsylvania
TBD
Report
Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 19,076
Referee: Allen Chapman
Penalties
Note: Philadelphia advance on penalties 2–0
December 5 Eastern Conference Final Philadelphia Union 1–2 New York City FC Chester, Pennsylvania
3:00PM EST Callens 63' (o.g.)
Monteiro Yellow card 71'
Mbaizo Yellow card 75'		 Report Moralez Yellow card 41', 65'
Magno 88'		 Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 19,487
Referee: Ted Unkel

U.S. Open Cup

Main article: 2021 U.S. Open Cup

On April 16, 2021, the U.S. Soccer Open Cup Committee announced that the planned 16-team 2021 U.S. Open Cup would no longer be held in the spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The committee will re-evaluate the possibility of conducting the tournament in some fashion later in the year.[31]

CONCACAF Champions League

Main article: 2021 CONCACAF Champions League

Round of 16

April 7 First leg Saprissa Costa Rica 0–1 United States Philadelphia Union San José, Costa Rica
6:00 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Estadio Ricardo Saprissa
Attendance: 0
Referee: Ismael Cornejo (El Salvador)
April 14 Second leg Philadelphia Union United States 4–0
(5–0 agg.)		 Costa Rica Saprissa Chester, United States
8:00 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 4,625
Referee: Fernando Guerrero (Mexico)

Quarter-finals

April 27 First leg Atlanta United FC United States 0–3 United States Philadelphia Union Atlanta, United States
8:00 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Attendance: 17,533
Referee: Jair Marrufo (United States)
May 4 Second leg Philadelphia Union United States 1–1
(4–1 agg.)		 United States Atlanta United FC Chester, United States
8:00 PM EST
Report
Stadium: Subaru Park
Referee: Armando Villarreal (United States)

Semi-finals

August 12 First leg Club América Mexico 2–0 United States Philadelphia Union Mexico City, Mexico
8:00 PM EST R. Sánchez 17'
Aguilera 80' (pen.)		 Report Martínez Yellow card 34' Stadium: Estadio Azteca
Referee: Walter López (Guatemala)
September 15 Second leg Philadelphia Union United States 0–2
(4–0 agg.)		 Mexico Club América Chester, United States
9:00 PM EST Glesnes Yellow card 19'
Bedoya Yellow card 27'
Wagner Yellow card 27'
Martínez Yellow card 27'
Monteiro Yellow card 45+2', soccer ball with red X 50'		 Report Córdova Yellow card 31'
Bruno Valdez Yellow card 49'
Sánchez Yellow card 72'
Benedetti 79'
Martín 90+3'		 Stadium: Subaru Park
Referee: Said Martínez

Statistics

Appearances and goals

Last updated December 19, 2021
No. Pos Nat Player Total MLS Champions League MLS Cup Playoffs
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Goalkeepers
1 GK United States USA Matt Freese 8 0 7 0 0 0 1 0
12 GK United States USA Joe Bendik 3 0 2+1 0 0 0 0 0
18 GK Jamaica JAM Andre Blake 36 0 28 0 6 0 2 0
22 GK Trinidad and Tobago TRI Greg Ranjitsingh 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Defenders
2 DF United States USA Matthew Real 11 0 1+7 0 0+3 0 0 0
3 DF England ENG Jack Elliott 41 2 33 2 6 0 2 0
4 DF Scotland SCO Stuart Findlay 13 0 4+7 0 0+1 0 1 0
5 DF Norway NOR Jakob Glesnes 42 4 34 3 6 0 2 1
7 FW Brazil BRA Matheus Davó[a] 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
15 DF Cameroon CMR Olivier Mbaizo 37 0 28+2 0 6 0 1 0
26 DF United States USA Nathan Harriel 8 0 2+5 0 0 0 1 0
27 DF Germany GER Kai Wagner 41 3 31+2 3 6 0 2 0
29 DF Jamaica JAM Alvas Powell 8 0 4+1 0 0+1 0 2 0
78 DF France FRA Aurélien Collin 2 0 0 0 0+1 0 1 0
Midfielders
6 MF Hungary HUN Daniel Gazdag 28 5 17+6 4 1+1 0 3 1
8 MF Venezuela VEN José Martínez 32 0 23+1 0 5 0 3 0
10 MF Cape Verde CPV Jamiro Monteiro 34 4 26+1 2 5 2 2 0
11 MF United States USA Alejandro Bedoya 40 3 30+2 3 6 0 2 0
13 MF United States USA Cole Turner 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
14 MF United States USA Jack de Vries[b] 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
16 MF United States USA Jack McGlynn 25 0 7+12 0 0+3 0 1+2 0
21 MF United States USA Anthony Fontana 15 2 2+8 0 3+1 2 0+1 0
24 MF Slovakia SVK Matej Oravec[b] 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
25 MF Brazil BRA Ilsinho 6 0 0+5 0 0+1 0 0 0
30 MF United States USA Paxten Aaronson 17 3 5+9 3 0+1 0 1+1 0
31 MF United States USA Leon Flach 43 1 31+3 1 6 0 3 0
33 MF United States USA Quinn Sullivan 24 2 4+17 2 0+3 0 0 0
34 MF United States USA Brandan Craig 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Forwards
17 FW Brazil BRA Sergio Santos 32 6 17+9 6 2+2 0 0+2 0
19 FW Jamaica JAM Cory Burke 25 4 10+9 4 2+2 0 0+2 0
23 FW Poland POL Kacper Przybyłko 43 17 29+5 12 6 5 3 0

Source: Player Stats and Match reports in Competitions

  1. ^ Loaned in during the season
  2. ^ a b Loaned out during the season

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