Comments and predictions for Philadelphia vs Charlotte: When the defense speaks up
The match between Philadelphia vs Charlotte in MLS takes place at 6:30 am on June 15. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes performance, makes football comments and predicts the score.
Latest Philadelphia vs Charlotte team information
Tai Baribo celebrates scoring for Philadelphia Union on May 24, 2025
Philadelphia Union will be without Quinn Sullivan, Andre Blake, Nathan Harriel and Danley Jean Jacques – all of whom are on international duty.
Mikael Uhre could miss out through injury, as could Ian Glavinovich, meaning Tai Baribo – who leads the MLS scoring charts with 13 goals – could return to the starting line-up.
Jovan Lukic is likely to replace Jacques in midfield, alongside Jesus Bueno, while Jakob Glesnes will take Harriel's place in defence.
Coach Dean Smith is likely to retain the same starting lineup for Charlotte FC from their last away win, although striker Patrick Agyemang and center-back Tim Ream are both on international duty, while Nathan Byrne and Nimfasha Berchimas are still recovering from injury.
In the absence of Agyemang – who scored the second against Toronto – Kerwin Vargas and Tyger Smalls will compete for an attacking position. Wilfried Zaha, Pep Biel and Liel Abada are almost certain to continue to form a dangerous trio behind the striker in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Brandt Bronico will continue to play alongside mainstay Ashley Westwood in midfield, while Andrew Privett and Adilson Malanda will play central defender roles in the defense.
Latest Philadelphia vs Charlotte predicted lineup
Philadelphia Union:
Rick; Westfield, Makhanya, Glesnes, Wagner; Bedoya, Bueno, Lukic, Bender; Donovan, Baribo
Charlotte FC:
Bingham; Marshall-Rutty, Malanda, Privett, Doumbia; Westwood, Bronico; Abada, Biel, Zaha; Agyemang
Latest Philadelphia vs Charlotte football review
Philadelphia Union will return to MLS action on Saturday looking to consolidate their position atop the Eastern Conference, following an impressive start to the 2025 season – a strong return to form after missing out on the playoffs last year.
They are currently four points clear of second place with 34 points from 17 games, having won 10 and lost just three – their last defeat coming in mid-April.
Since then, Bradley Carnell's side have gone nine games unbeaten in the league and 11 in all competitions. They have picked up five points in their last three games, with a 3-3 draw at Inter Miami and a 2-1 win over Toronto FC thanks to goals from Nathan Harriel and Kai Wagner.
Their most recent match was a trip to FC Dallas, where Union only managed to pick up one point in a goalless draw – despite the home side having to play with one man down late in the first half.
Leading FC Cincinnati by 4 points after 17 rounds, Philadelphia Union will aim to return to winning streak and continue to increase the gap with their pursuers.
On the opposite side, Charlotte FC marched with hopes of entering the top 7 with a second consecutive win.
After finishing 5th in the Eastern Conference last season and being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, Charlotte is now 8th with 25 points after 17 games – 8 wins and 8 losses.
The team was relegated after three consecutive defeats in mid-May, but has shown signs of improvement, starting with a 3-2 home win over Columbus Crew.
Despite losing 2-4 at New York Red Bulls later, Dean Smith's team bounced back with a 2-0 win at Toronto FC, with goals from Pep Biel and Patrick Agyemang.
Sitting in eighth place and just two points behind New York Red Bulls and Orlando City in the top seven, Charlotte FC will be looking for a second straight win this weekend to move into the playoffs.
Latest Philadelphia vs Charlotte score prediction
Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Philadelphia vs. Charlotteas follows:
- Sportsmole:Philadelphia 1-1 Charlotte
- WhoScore:Philadelphia 2-1 Charlotte
- Our newspaper predicts:Philadelphia 1-1 Charlotte
When and where to watch Philadelphia vs Charlotte live?
To watch live the Philadelphia vs Charlotte match in the MLS tournament taking place at 6:30 on June 15, viewers can watch it on online sports channels. Wish you have fun watching football.
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