Union vs. Vancouver Whitecaps: Preview, projected lineups, and how to watch

The Union will close a four-game homestand in all competitions tonight, when they’ll meet Vancouver Whitecaps FC for the only time this season.

The fourth-place ‘Caps come into this one riding a six-game unbeaten streak. The most decisive result of that run was last week’s 5-2 home win over Orlando City SC. Canadian wunderkind Alphonso Davies had his best game as a pro, scoring the winning goal and assisting on three others.

Though the Union have had success in the U.S. Open Cup once again this year, they’ve faltered in league play as of late. After going four games without a loss in May, the Union came away empty-handed on a road trip to Atlanta, then dropped all three points to Toronto FC at home the following week. That loss to Atlanta United FC continues to plague the Union three weeks later, as Haris Medunjanin is still serving a suspension that resulted from his outburst at referee Sorin Stoica.

Projected lineups

Philadelphia Union: Andre Blake; Keegan Rosenberry, Mark McKenzie, Auston Trusty, Ray Gaddis; Alejandro Bedoya, Warren Creavalle; Ilsinho, Borek Dockal, Fafa Picault; Cory Burke

Vancouver Whitecaps: Brian Rowe; Jake Nerwinski, Jose Aja, Doneil Henry, Brek Shea; Cristian Techera, Aly Ghazal, Felipe, Alphonso Davies; Kei Kamara, Yordy Reyna

How to watch

Where: Talen Energy Stadium, Chester, Pa.

When: 5:00 PM ET, Saturday, June 23, 2018

TV: PHL17, TSN 1/5 (Canada)

Streaming: ESPN+

Radio: Union Radio