2025 Philadelphia Union season

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Philadelphia Union
2025 season
Sporting director Ernst Tanner
Head coach Bradley Carnell
Stadium Subaru Park (Capacity: 18,500)
MLS Conference: 2nd
Overall: 3rd
MLS Cup Playoffs TBD
U.S. Open Cup TBD
←  2024
2026 →

The 2025 Philadelphia Union season is the club's sixteenth season in Major League Soccer, the top flight of American soccer. The Union will be one of 16 MLS teams to play in the 2025 U.S. Open Cup instead of the 2025 Leagues Cup due to their finish in the 2024 season. [1] During the offseason, former St. Louis City SC and New York Red Bulls manager Bradley Carnell was hired as head coach to replace Jim Curtin. [2]

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The team opened their preseason camp in Clearwater, Florida, in January 2025 and moved to the Marbella Football Center in Spain for friendlies against European teams. [3] The Marbella camp roster included 29 players, including several from reserve team Philadelphia Union II who had yet to sign a first-team contract. [4] The Union's regular season is scheduled to begin on February 22, 2025, with their opening match against Orlando City SC. [5]

Current roster

As of August 5, 2025 [6]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos.NationPlayer
1 GK Flag of Germany.svg  GER Oliver Semmle
2 DF Flag of Argentina.svg  ARG Ian Glavinovich (on loan Newell's Old Boys)
4 MF Flag of Serbia.svg  SRB Jovan Lukić
5 DF Flag of Norway.svg  NOR Jakob Glesnes
6 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Cavan Sullivan (HG)
7 FW Flag of Denmark.svg  DEN Mikael Uhre (DP)
8 MF Flag of Venezuela (state).svg  VEN Jesús Bueno
9 FW Flag of Israel.svg  ISR Tai Baribo
11 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Alejandro Bedoya
12 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Isaiah LeFlore
14 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Jeremy Rafanello (HG)
15 DF Flag of Cameroon.svg  CMR Olivier Mbaizo
16 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Ben Bender
18 GK Flag of Jamaica.svg  JAM Andre Blake
19 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Indiana Vassilev
No.Pos.NationPlayer
20 FW Flag of Uruguay.svg  URU Bruno Damiani
21 MF Flag of Haiti.svg  HAI Danley Jean Jacques
24 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Nick Pariano(HG)
25 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Chris Donovan
26 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Nathan Harriel (HG)
27 DF Flag of Germany.svg  GER Kai Wagner
29 DF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Olwethu Makhanya
32 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Milan Iloski
33 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Quinn Sullivan (HG)
35 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Markus Anderson
39 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Frankie Westfield(HG)
44 DF Flag of the United States.svg  USA Neil Pierre (HG)
55 FW Flag of Mexico.svg  MEX Sal Olivas(HG)
76 GK Flag of the United States.svg  USA Andrew Rick(HG)
77 FW Flag of the United States.svg  USA Eddy Davis III(HG)

Players out on loan

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos.NationPlayer
17 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA CJ Olney (HG, at Lexington SC until the end of the season)
22 MF Flag of the United States.svg  USA David Vazquez (HG, at San Diego FC until the end of the season)

Transfers

In

DateNo.Pos.PlayerTransferred fromFee/notesSource
February 4, 202544DF Flag of the United States.svg Neil Pierre Flag of the United States.svg Philadelphia Union II Homegrown signing [7]
February 5, 20254MF Flag of Serbia.svg Jovan Lukić Flag of Serbia.svg Spartak Subotica Undisclosed [8]
February 6, 202539DF Flag of the United States.svg Frankie Westfield Flag of the United States.svg Philadelphia Union II Homegrown player [9]
February 11, 202577FW Flag of the United States.svg Eddy Davis III Flag of the United States.svg Philadelphia Union II Homegrown player [10]
February 18, 202520FW Flag of Uruguay.svg Bruno Damiani Flag of Uruguay.svg Nacional Undisclosed [11]
February 20, 202555FW Flag of Mexico.svg Sal Olivas Flag of the United States.svg Philadelphia Union II Homegrown player [12]
February 21, 202519MF Flag of the United States.svg Indiana Vassilev Flag of the United States.svg St. Louis City SC $400,000 2025 GAM
$600,000 2026 GAM
$250,000 conditional GAM		 [13]
May 9, 202516MF Flag of the United States.svg Ben Bender Flag of the United States.svg Charlotte FC Free [14]
August 5, 202532FW Flag of the United States.svg Milan Iloski Flag of Denmark.svg FC Nordsjælland Undisclosed
$100,000 2025 GAM + $150,000 conditional GAM to CF Montreal for waiver priority		 [15]

Out

DateNo.Pos.PlayerTransferred toFee/notesSource
November 26, 2024DF Flag of the United States.svg Brandan Craig Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg CF Montréal Declined Contract Option [16] [17]
2DF Flag of the United States.svg Matthew Real Flag of the United States.svg Colorado Springs Switchbacks Declined Contract Option [16] [18]
3DF Flag of England.svg Jack Elliott Flag of the United States.svg Chicago Fire Declined Contract Option [16] [19]
9FW Flag of the United States.svg Samuel Adeniran Flag of Austria.svg LASK Out of contract [16] [20]
19FW Flag of Argentina.svg Joaquín Torres Declined Contract Option [16]
30DF Flag of Bolivia.svg Jamir Berdecio Flag of Bolivia.svg Oriente Petrolero End of Loan [16]
31MF Flag of the United States.svg Leon Flach Flag of Poland.svg Jagiellonia Białystok Out of contract [16] [21]
January 3, 2025FW Flag of Tunisia.svg Anisse Saidi Flag of the United States.svg San Diego FC Homegrown player rights
$50,000 2025 GAM
$50,000 2026 GAM
$250,000 conditional GAM		 [22]
February 3, 202516MF Flag of the United States.svg Jack McGlynn Flag of the United States.svg Houston Dynamo $2,100,000
additional $1,300,000 (conditional)		 [23]
February 21, 2025GK Flag of the United States.svg Francesco Montali Flag of the United States.svg San Jose Earthquakes Player rights
$50,000 2026 GAM		 [24]
April 11, 202510MF Flag of Hungary.svg Dániel Gazdag Flag of the United States.svg Columbus Crew $4,000,000
additional $500,000 (conditional)		 [25]
May 8, 2025FW Flag of Mexico.svg Diego Rocio Flag of the United States.svg Real Salt Lake Homegrown Priority
$50,000 2025 GAM
$50,000 2026 GAM
$250,000 conditional GAM		 [26]
June 28, 202523FW Flag of Haiti.svg Nelson Pierre Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Whitecaps FC 2 $50,000 [27]

Loan In

DateNo.Pos.PlayerLoaned fromFee/notesSource
December 20, 20242DF Flag of Argentina.svg Ian Glavinovich Flag of Argentina.svg Newell's Old Boys Loan with option to purchase [28]

Loan Out

DateNo.Pos.PlayerTransferred toFee/notesSource
February 27, 202523FW Flag of Haiti.svg Nelson Pierre Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Whitecaps FC 2 Loaned out until end of season [29]
July 11, 202517MF Flag of the United States.svg CJ Olney Flag of the United States.svg Lexington SC Loaned out until the end of the season [30]
July 28, 202522MF Flag of the United States.svg David Vazquez Flag of the United States.svg San Diego FC Loaned out until the end of the season
$50,000 2025 GAM
$50,000 2026 GAM		 [31]

Competitions

Friendlies

June 7Friendly Philadelphia Union 2-1 Atlas Chester, Pennsylvania
7:30 p.m. EDT
  • Anderson Soccerball shade.svg46'
  • Davis III Soccerball shade.svg66'
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Stadium: Subaru Park
August 2Friendly Philadelphia Union 2-2 Eintracht Frankfurt Chester, Pennsylvania
5:30 p.m. EDT
Report
Stadium: Subaru Park

Major League Soccer

Standings

Eastern Conference

MLS Eastern Conference table (2025)
PosTeam
PldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Philadelphia Union (Q)2917664926+2357Qualification for round one and the CONCACAF Champions Cup round one
2 FC Cincinnati 2916944236+652Qualification for round one
3 Charlotte FC 29161124840+850
4 Nashville SC 2915954933+1650
5 Orlando City SC 2813785440+1447
Updated to match(es) played on August 30, 2025. Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Overall
Overall MLS standings table (2025)
PosTeam
PldWLTGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Philadelphia Union 2917664926+2357Qualification for the CONCACAF Champions Cup round one [a]
2 San Diego FC 2917755434+2056
3 FC Cincinnati 2916944236+652
4 Minnesota United FC 2914694832+1651
5 Charlotte FC 29161124840+850
Updated to match(es) played on August 31, 2025. Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
Notes:

Match results

February 221 Orlando City SC 2–4 Philadelphia Union Orlando, Florida
7:30 p.m. EST
 Report
Stadium: Inter&Co Stadium
Attendance: 22,689
Referee: Rubiel Vazquez
March 12 Philadelphia Union 4–1 FC Cincinnati Chester, Pennsylvania
7:30 p.m. EST
 Report
Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 18,737
Referee: Allen Chapman
March 83 New England Revolution 0–2 Philadelphia Union Foxborough, Massachusetts
7:30 p.m. EST
 Report
Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Attendance: 15,596
Referee: Fotis Bazakos
March 164 Philadelphia Union 1–3 Nashville SC Chester, Pennsylvania
2:00 p.m. EDT
 Report
Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 18,535
Referee: Pierre-Luc Lauziere
March 225 Philadelphia Union 1–0 St. Louis City SC Chester, Pennsylvania
7:30 p.m. EDT
 Report
Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 18,639
Referee: Ricardo Fierro
March 296 Inter Miami CF 2–1 Philadelphia Union Fort Lauderdale, Florida
7:30 p.m. EDT
 Report
Stadium: Chase Stadium
Attendance: 20,617
Referee: Rosendo Mendoza
April 57 Philadelphia Union 0–0 Orlando City SC Chester, Pennsylvania
7:30 p.m. EDT
 Report
Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 18,127
Referee: Ismir Pekmic
April 128 New York City FC 1–0 Philadelphia Union New York, New York
7:30 p.m. EDT
 Report
Stadium: Citi Field
Attendance: 19,897
Referee: Guido Gonzales Jr.
April 199 Philadelphia Union 3–0 Atlanta United FC Chester, Pennsylvania
7:30 p.m. EDT
 Report
Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 18,327
Referee: Allen Chapman
April 26 10 Philadelphia Union 3–0 D.C. United Chester, Pennsylvania
4:30 p.m. EDT
 Report
Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 18,626
Referee: Rubiel Vazquez
May 311 CF Montréal 1–2 Philadelphia Union Montreal, Quebec
7:30 p.m. EDT
 Report
Stadium: Saputo Stadium
Attendance: 17,011
Referee: Marcos de Oliveira
May 1012 Philadelphia Union 2–2 Columbus Crew Chester, Pennsylvania
7:30 p.m. EDT
 Report
Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 18,667
Referee: Malik Badawi
May 1413 Philadelphia Union 3–2 LA Galaxy Chester, Pennsylvania
7:30 p.m. EDT
 Report
Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 15,539
Referee: Fotis Bazakos
May 1714 Atlanta United FC 0–1 Philadelphia Union Atlanta, Georgia
7:30 p.m. EDT
 Report
Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Attendance: 40,974
Referee: Chris Penso
May 2415 Philadelphia Union 3–3 Inter Miami CF Chester, Pennsylvania
7:30 p.m. EDT
 Report
Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 19,357
Referee: Drew Fischer
May 2816 Toronto FC 1–2 Philadelphia Union Toronto, Ontario
7:30 p.m. EDT
 Report
Stadium: BMO Field
Attendance: 14,490
Referee: Guido Gonzales Jr.
May 3117 FC Dallas 0–0 Philadelphia Union Frisco, Texas
8:30 p.m. EDT
 Report
Stadium: Toyota Stadium
Attendance: 11,004
Referee: Sergii Boiko
June 1418 Philadelphia Union 2–1 Charlotte FC Chester, Pennsylvania
7:30 p.m. EDT
 Report
Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 18,839
Referee: Ricardo Montero
June 2519 Chicago Fire FC 0–1 Philadelphia Union Chicago, Illinois
8:30 p.m. EDT
 Report
Stadium: Soldier Field
Attendance: 17,231
Referee: Greg Dopka
June 2920 Columbus Crew 1–0 Philadelphia Union Columbus, Ohio
6:00 p.m. EDT
 Report
Stadium: Lower.com Field
Attendance: 20,559
Referee: Filip Dujic
July 521 Nashville SC 1–0 Philadelphia Union Nashville, Tennessee
8:30 p.m. EDT
 Report
Stadium: Geodis Park
Attendance: 28,896
Referee: Rubiel Vazquez
July 1222 Philadelphia Union 2–0 New York Red Bulls Chester, Pennsylvania
7:30 p.m. EDT
 Report
Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 18,745
Referee: Marcos de Oliveira
July 1623 Philadelphia Union 2–1 CF Montréal Chester, Pennsylvania
7:30 p.m. EDT
 Report
Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 16,001
Referee: Guido Gonzales Jr.
July 1924 Houston Dynamo FC 1–1 Philadelphia Union Houston, Texas
8:30 p.m. EDT
 Report
Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium
Attendance: 17,390
Referee: Rosendo Mendoza
July 2625 Philadelphia Union 3–1 Colorado Rapids Chester, Pennsylvania
7:30 p.m. EDT
 Report
Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 18,057
Referee: Malik Badawi
August 926 Philadelphia Union 1–1 Toronto FC Chester, Pennsylvania
7:30 p.m. EDT
 Report
Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 18,619
Referee: Tori Penso
August 1627 New York Red Bulls 1–0 Philadelphia Union Harrison, New Jersey
7:30 p.m. EDT
 Report Stadium: Sports Illustrated Stadium
Attendance: 21,425
Referee: Ismir Pekmic
August 2328 Philadelphia Union 4–0 Chicago Fire FC Chester, Pennsylvania
7:30 p.m. EDT
 Report
Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 18,712
Referee: Rubiel Vazquez
August 3029 FC Cincinnati 0–1 Philadelphia Union Cincinnati, Ohio
7:30 p.m. EDT
 Report
Stadium: TQL Stadium
Attendance: 24,462
Referee: Sergii Boiko
September 1330 Vancouver Whitecaps FC v Philadelphia Union Vancouver, British Columbia
9:30 p.m. EDTStadium: BC Place
September 2031 Philadelphia Union v New England Revolution Chester, Pennsylvania
2:30 p.m. EDTStadium: Subaru Park
September 27 32 D.C. United v Philadelphia Union Washington, D.C.
7:30 p.m. EDTStadium: Audi Field
October 433 Philadelphia Union v New York City FC Chester, Pennsylvania
7:30 p.m. EDTStadium: Subaru Park
October 1834 Charlotte FC v Philadelphia Union Charlotte, North Carolina
6:00 p.m. EDTStadium: Bank of America Stadium

Playoffs

U.S. Open Cup

May 7Round of 32 Philadelphia Union Flag of Pennsylvania.svg 1–1 (a.e.t.)
(5–4 p)		 Flag of Indiana.svg Indy Eleven Chester, Pennsylvania
7:30 p.m. EDT
 Report
Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 8,633
Referee: Matthew Corrigan
Penalties
May 21Round of 16 Philadelphia Union Flag of Pennsylvania.svg 4–1 Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC Chester, Pennsylvania
7:30 p.m. EDT
 Report
Stadium: Subaru Park
Attendance: 6,604
Referee: Natalie Simon
August 13Quarterfinals Philadelphia Union Flag of Pennsylvania.svg 3–2 Flag of New Jersey.svg New York Red Bulls Chester, Pennsylvania
7:00 p.m. EDT
 Report
Stadium: Subaru Park
Referee: Joshua Encarnación
Note: Match postponed from July 9 due to severe weather.
September 16Semifinals Nashville SC Flag of Tennessee.svg v Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Philadelphia Union Nashville, Tennessee
8:30 p.m. EDTStadium: Geodis Park

References

  1. ↑ Tannenwald, Jonathan (January 28, 2025). "The Union will play in the U.S. Open Cup and not the Leagues Cup this year" . The Philadelphia Inquirer . Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  2. ↑ Tannenwald, Jonathan (January 2, 2025). "Union hire Bradley Carnell as manager with hopes of developing new talent" . The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Union announces preseason schedule ahead of upcoming Major League Soccer campaign" . The Philadelphia Inquirer. January 10, 2025. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  4. ↑ Tannenwald, Jonathan (January 16, 2025). "As the Union begin their preseason in Spain, their roster is far from finished" . The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Scouting The Schedule: The Season Begins". Philadelphia Union. December 21, 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
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  8. ↑ "Philadelphia Union Acquire Midfielder Jovan Lukic". Philadelphia Union. February 5, 2025. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
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  10. ↑ "Philadelphia Union Sign Forward Eddy Davis III". Philadelphia Union. February 6, 2025. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Philadelphia Union Acquire Forward Bruno Damiani". Philadelphia Union. February 18, 2025. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Philadelphia Union Sign Forward Sal Olivas". Philadelphia Union. February 20, 2025. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Philadelphia Union Acquire Midfielder Indiana Vassilev from St. Louis CITY SC". Philadelphia Union. February 21, 2025. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
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  15. ↑ "Philadelphia Union Acquire Milan Iloski On Permanent Transfer". Philadelphia Union. August 5, 2025. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
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  18. ↑ Purslow, Ashley. "Switchbacks FC Announce Matt Real's Signing for 2025 Season!". SwitchbacksFC.com. Colorado Springs Switchbacks . Retrieved February 27, 2025.
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  20. ↑ "LASK Strengthens Squad with Forward from MLS". LASK. December 2, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
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  22. ↑ "Official: Philadelphia Union Acquire Up To $350,000 In GAM From San Diego FC". Philadelphia Union. January 3, 2025. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  23. ↑ "Philadelphia Union Acquire Up To $3,400,000 From Houston Dynamo". Philadelphia Union. February 3, 2025. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  24. ↑ "NEWS: Earthquakes Sign Nick Fernandez, Beau Leroux, Francesco Montali to First Team". San Jose Earthquakes. February 21, 2025. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  25. ↑ "Philadelphia Union Acquire Up To $4,500,000 From Columbus Crew". Philadelphia Union. April 11, 2025. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
  26. ↑ "Philadelphia Union Acquire Up To $350,000 In GAM From Real Salt Lake". Philadelphia Union. May 8, 2025. Retrieved May 12, 2025.
  27. ↑ "Philadelphia Union Transfer Nelson Pierre to Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2". Philadelphia Union. June 28, 2025. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
  28. ↑ "Philadelphia Union Acquire Center Back Ian Glavinovich". Philadelphia Union. December 20, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  29. ↑ "Philadelphia Union Loans Forward Nelson Pierre to Vancouver Whitecaps FC II". PhiladelphiaUnion.com. February 27, 2025. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  30. ↑ "Philadelphia Union Loan CJ Olney Jr. To Lexington SC". Philadelphia Union. July 11, 2025. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
  31. ↑ "Philadelphia Union Acquire $100k In General Allocation Money From San Diego FC". Philadelphia Union. July 28, 2025. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
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