FC Cincinnati Faces Philadelphia Union in Leagues Cup
FC Cincinnati faces Philadelphia Union in a crucial Leagues Cup Round of 16 match at TQL Stadium, promising intense competition.
On this fine evening, FC Cincinnati goes head to head with Philadelphia Union in a crucial Leagues Cup Round of 16 contest at TQL Stadium that gets underway at 7:30 p.m. ET. The match will be aired live on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. Radio coverage is available in English on iHeart Media ESPN 1530 and, for the first time, in Spanish on La Mega 97.7 FM.
FC Cincinnati’s lineup boasts impressive continuity and some tactical changes. Roman Celentano, Ian Murphy, and Yuya Kubo, veterans of last season’s Eastern Conference semifinal against Philadelphia, are also part of the starting XI. Murphy happens to be the sole player who has started in all seven of FC Cincinnati’s Leagues Cup since last season. The tournament roster shift includes the debut of recent MLS SuperDraft pick Kenji Mboma Dem from the University of Dayton.
Moreover, tactical changes that can be observed are Corey Baird in the position of left wing-back and Sergio Santos, now starting for the first time since he appeared in the July 20 meeting with new york red bulls. Under the leadership of captain DeAndre Yedlin, the club looks forward to capitalizing on its 4-3 record in penalty shootouts, with Celentano boasting a personal 2-0 record in such deciders. Note that this contest promises to deliver some riveting action, and it is also a significant milestone for many players in the team.
