Game Thread: Philadelphia Union at New England Revolution, Kickoff 6:06 p.m.

The Union start off a big week with a visit to the Supporters’ Shield leaders

Updates

Starting Lineups

Philadelphia Union

The biggest surprise here might be the 3-5-1 formation but it’s all worth noting that Paxten Aaronson is making his first start and Curtin is rolling with four players who haven’t been earned significant minutes this season.

New England Revolution

How to Watch

Where: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Mass.
When: 6:08 p.m. kickoff; Sunday, August 8, 2021
TV: PHL17
Radio: Fox Sports The Gambler 1480 AM and 105.3 HD2
Audio Streaming: iHeart Radio App, Fox Sports The Gambler
Video Streaming: Philadelphiaunion.com (in the Philly area), ESPN+ (Outside of the Philly area)*

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Injury Report

New England Revolution

• OUT: Luis Caicedo (lower body)
• QUESTIONABLE: Jon Bell (lower body)
• QUESTIONABLE: Carles Gil (undisclosed)

Philadelphia Union

• OUT: Alves Powell (hamstring)
• QUESTIONABLE: Jack de Vries (concussion protocol)
• QUESTIONABLE: Anthony Fontana (concussion protocol)
• QUESTIONABLE: Cory Burke (hamstring strain)

Officials

Referee: Armando Villarreal
Ast. Referee 1: Kevin Klinger
Ast. Referee 2: Matthew Nelson
Fourth official: Joshua Encarnación
VAR: Jorge Gonzalez
Ast. VAR: Jonathan Johnson