Things to keep an eye on for the Philadelphia Union Home Opener

Chester PA: There is a certain buzz when playing in front of the home fans, and that is what we will see this weekend as the Philadelphia Union battle FC Cincinnati at Subaru Park for the first time in the 2025 season.

Here are a couple of things to keep an eye on for the Philadelphia Union Home Opener:

The Union had a 2-2 draw in the home opener last year vs Chicago & last win in their home opener was in 2023 when they defeated Columbus 4-1. Here are the all-time results for the Philadelphia Union in the home opener

2010- Union win Home Debut in League at Lincoln Financial Field
2011- Wins 1^st Home Opener at PPL Park vs Vancouver
2012- Lost Home Opener to Vancouver
2013- Lost Home Opener to Kansas City
2014- Win Home Opener vs New England
2015- Draw to Colorado
2016- Win Home Opener as Talen Energy Stadium vs New England
2017- Draw vs Toronto
2018- Win vs New England
2019- Lose to Toronto
2020- Win vs Red Bulls when season resumed from COVID-19 Stoppage, 1^st one as Subaru Park
2021- Lose to Inter Miami
2022- Win vs Charlotte
2023- Beat Columbus
2024- Draw vs Chicago

Bradley Carnell returns to Subaru Park:

For the 1st time since 2014, there will be a new coach on the sidelines for the Philadelphia Union & will be lead by Bradley Carnell, & this will be Bradley Carnell’s 1st Trip to Subaru Park since 2021 MLS Playoffs, which was Jakob Glesnes’ Game winner against the New York Red Bulls, which Bradley was an assistant manager

JAKOB GLESNES BANGER TO WIN IT IN THE 123RD MINUTE!!!#PHIvRBNY // @Audi #MLSCupPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/vEx5QBgWDg

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) November 20, 2021

Injury updates for the Union:

Philadelphia Union Coach Bradley Carnell with Roster update#DOOP #MLS pic.twitter.com/0y6cRG93Nn

— David Malandra Jr (@DaveMReports) February 27, 2025

Injury updates for FC Cincinnati:

Luca Orellano is available this weekend. Amir Daley has a broken clavicle and is expected to be out 6-8 weeks. #FCCincy

— Laurel Pfahler (@LaurelPfahler) February 28, 2025

You will also notice something new inside Subaru Park, is the addition of VIP Seats near the Sons of Ben Section, which is by the river end of the stadium

A look at the luxury seats in front of the River End at Subaru Park. pic.twitter.com/ntYK1skTCR

— Joe Tansey (@JTansey90) February 28, 2025

The Kickoff from Subaru Park for the Home Opener is at 7:30 PM on Apple TV.