"Starting with the hosts, making a real play-off statement earlier in the month as they stormed their way past Chicago, Philadelphia will be looking to collect another heavyweight scalp here. Despite signing off their regular-season adventure with a 2-0 victory away at Charlotte, Bradley Carnell's camp have rightfully received a string of plaudits. Wrapping up top spot in the Eastern Conference standings, the Union have shattered a string of records this year."
"Both still dealing with respective knee injuries, Philadelphia will once again be unable to call upon the duo of Quinn Sullivan and new recruit Ian Glavinovich here. Despite finding the net in three of his previous five appearances, one-time Aston Villa youngster Indiana Vassilev will likely settle for a spot on the bench. Bagging a brace against Chicago last time out and recording his first MLS strikes since the end of August, Israel international Tai Baribo should keep his spot leading the line."
Philadelphia Union enter the playoff semi-final at Subaru Park after securing top spot in the Eastern Conference and breaking several club records. The team finished the regular season with a 2-0 win at Charlotte and produced a dominant 6-0 victory at DC United in September. Philadelphia have won five of their previous six matches and remain unbeaten at home since mid-March, with five consecutive wins at Subaru Park. Quinn Sullivan and Ian Glavinovich are sidelined with knee injuries. Indiana Vassilev may start on the bench, while Tai Baribo and Olwethu Makhanya are expected to start.
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