Philadelphia Union put scorching form to test vs. Orlando City

The Philadelphia Union host Orlando City on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Subaru Park for a high-stakes Eastern Conference matchup (7 pm ET/4 pm PT). Philadelphia enters 6th in the East with 36 points and has extended its post–2026 FIFA World Cup momentum to an 11-game unbeaten run, including a 4-3 comeback win at Sporting Kansas City after trailing by three. Interim head coach Ryan Richter will need to manage absences for three USMNT-bound teenagers plus goalkeeper Andre Blake and midfielder Danley Jean Jacques. Orlando is 7th with 34 points and is coming off a five-game unbeaten streak snapped by a 4-2 loss to New England. Orlando’s status will be affected by Antoine Griezmann, hurt in the US Open Cup semifinal, while players to watch include Martín Ojeda and Iván Angulo.