“You clean a new slate and you start again. We know nothings broken and we’re excited about the challenge against a very strong Nashville team” - Union Head Coach Bradley Carnell A major speed bump was thrown in the Philadelphia Union’s path to the Supporters’ Shield trophy on Saturday night with a 7-0 defeat to the Vancouver Whitecaps, the worst loss in club history. But there’s no time to sulk for Bradley Carnell’s side, and the Blue and Gold will have to turn the page quickly with the US Open Cup Semifinal against Nashville SC taking place in the Music City on Tuesday night. “Sometimes the bigger ones are easier to forget than the small nagging ones that linger around…we’ve actually enjoyed chatting about it and going through this adversity, and today we clean the slate and we’re moving forward” -Bradley Carnell on moving on from 7-0 loss @ Vancouver Image Provided / Philadelphia UnionHow to watch Union vs Nashville SCWhen: Tuesday, September 16th @ 8:00 pmWhere: GEODIS Park - Nashville, TNWhere to Watch: Paramount+, CBS Sports NetworkPhiladelphia Union vs Nashville SC betting oddsPhiladelphia Union(Away): +205Nashville SC(Home): +120Draw: +235 Image provided / Philadelphia UnionPreview by the numbers
Nashville SC's path to the US Open Cup Semifinal -Round of 321-0 Win vs Chattanooga Red Wolves SC -Round of 163-2 Win vs Orlando City SC -Quarterfinal5-2 Win vs DC United“It’s a team that has a ton of quality, some exceptional players in Surridge and Mukhtar, but then there’s a lot of supporting star players as well so we’re going to have to contain them” -Bradley Carnell on Nashville SCChester, Pennsylvania, USA; Indy Eleven defender James Musa (41) wins a header over Philadelphia Union forward Tai Baribo (9) during the second half at Subaru Park. Mandatory Credit: Caean Couto-Imagn Images
Philadelphia Union's path to the US Open Cup Semi-Final-Round of 321-1; 6-5 Win On Pens vs Indy Eleven -Round of 164-1 Win vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds -Quarterfinal3-2 Win vs New York Red Bulls “This is a one-off game now. This is something we have to be up for, the challenge, and I’m really excited about it. This team has been amazing throughout the whole season getting to this point now, and there’s one more game to a final, and that’s the full focus right now” -Bradley Carnell on the team’s focusChester, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Union Milan Iloski celebrates with defender Olwethu Makhanya (29) after scoring against the New York Red Bulls during the second half at Subaru Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn ImagesPredicted starting XI During his press conference to preview Tuesday’s Semifinal, Bradley Carnell gave a positive update on the squad's health and said he’ll have just about his strongest squad on the field. The one “question mark” in Tuesday’s Semifinal is Andre Blake, who Carnell said is still a game-time decision after being withheld from the XI against Vancouver. Formation:4-2-2-2GK: RickRB: Harriel CB: Makhanya, CB: Glesnes, LB: WagnerCDM: Danely, CDM: LukicCAM: Q. Sullivan, CAM: IloskiST: Baribo, ST: Damiani“The team is full of energy, that’s the beauty of having a young group that’s excited and energized about where they’re going this season and where they’ve gone” -Bradley CarnellImage Provided / Philadelphia UnionBe sure to return to Philly Sports Network for more Philadelphia Union and other soccer content!Follow our Union team on Twitter: Tim Lovenguth | Jimmy King | Nate TennesenSteve Beavon | Eric Frysinger | Paul FrenzelTomiwa Aderinoye | Christopher Babos | Liam Jenkins Doop on Union fans!
