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Colorado Rapids
Major League Soccer
May 14, 2023 at 2.30am UK
Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Philadelphia Union

Colorado
1 - 2
Philadelphia

Ronan (38' pen.)
Wilson (18'), Abubakar (42'), Cabral (62'), Nicholson (79'), Barrios (90+9')
Galvan (90+9')
FT(HT: 1-1)
Wagner (45+2'), Carranza (52')
Bedoya (21'), Flach (41'), Glesnes (90+9'), Elliott (90+9')

Preview: Colorado Rapids vs. Philadelphia Union - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Sunday's Major League Soccer clash between Colorado Rapids and Philadelphia Union, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Colorado Rapids will be looking to extend their nine-game unbeaten run in all competitions this weekend when they host Philadephia Union.

The visitors were knocked out of the US Open Cup in midweek via a penalty shootout which they will be keen to put behind them this time out.


Match preview

Colorado Rapids forward Michael Barrios (12) celebrates with midfielder Sam Nicholson (28) after scoring a goal on May 9, 2023© Reuters

Colorado Rapids have been enjoying a strong run of form in terms of avoiding defeats as of late, and that continued in midweek when they beat Sacramento Republic FC in the US Open Cup.

Four different goalscorers were on hand to get the team into the next round during that match with a 4-2 win, which marked consecutive victories for the team.

While they head into this match on the back of nine without a loss, Robin Fraser's team have been struggling to get over the line to win the majority of them.

Colorado Rapids have drawn six out of 11 matches so far in the Major League Soccer division which is why they sit 10th in the Western Conference.

Fraser's men are yet to win a single league match at home, which is something they will be looking to change immediately to begin climbing up the division.

Philadelphia Union midfielder Daniel Gazdag (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring against Columbus Crew SC on a penalty kick during the first half at Subaru Par on February 25, 2023© Reuters

The visitors will also be hoping for a victory after getting knocked out of the US Open Cup in midweek via a penalty shootout against Minnesota United.

Philadelphia Union will be bringing tired legs into this game after a thrilling 3-3 draw in that match after extra time, with the brace from Kai Wagner not being enough to push them into the next round.

However, when it comes to their most recent league game, Jim Curtin's men earned three points with a 1-0 win courtesy of a Daniel Gazdag penalty.

Philadelphia Union are currently seventh in the Eastern Conference, but a victory could push the team up to fifth depending on other results.

However, the visitors have struggled massively on the road this season, winning just one away game in the league so far.

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Team News

Philadelphia Union coach Jim Curtin reacts during the game on May 2, 2023© Reuters

Connor Ronan should be part of the starting lineup after he picked up three assists during their most recent MLS match, showcasing his passing range.

However, the hosts will be without several players including Jack Price, who is dealing with a ruptured Achilles tendon right now.

Alongside him, Moise Bombito remains on the sidelines due to a knee problem and Braian Galvan is also on the shelf due to a groin issue.

Gazdag will be expected to retain his place in the attacking midfield role for the visitors, while Mikael Uhre could push for a place in the starting lineup this time around.

Colorado Rapids possible starting lineup:
Yarbrough; Wilson, Maxso, Abubakar; Beitashour, Ronan, Max, Rosenberry; Nicholson, Rubio; Barrios

Philadelphia Union possible starting lineup:
Blake; Mbaizo, Glesnes, Elliott, Wagner; Bedoya, Flach, McGlynn, Gazdag; Carranza, Uhre


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We say: Colorado Rapids 1-2 Philadelphia Union

Colorado Rapids are enjoying a fantastic undefeated run at the moment, but because they have struggled to turn those matches into wins, it will likely be another tough test this time out.

The visitors may have lost in midweek, but they should have enough quality to turn things around and push for three points.

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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Inter MiamiInter Miami1273232181424
2FC CincinnatiCincinnati11632139421
3Toronto116141414019
4New York Red BullsNY Red Bulls114521616017
5Columbus Crew10361129315
6Philadelphia UnionPhiladelphia103521916314
7DC United113531617-114
8Charlotte FCCharlotte FC114251213-114
9New York City FCNY City114251112-114
10Atlanta UnitedAtlanta103341411312
11CF MontrealMontreal103341320-712
12Nashville SCNashville102531418-411
13Chicago Fire112451119-810
14Orlando City102351118-79
15New England RevolutionNew England10217718-117

Western Conference

TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Real Salt LakeSalt Lake11632189921
2Minnesota UnitedMinnesota Utd106221711620
3Vancouver WhitecapsVancouver105321810818
4Los Angeles GalaxyLA Galaxy105322117418
5Colorado RapidsColorado115331815318
6Austin FCAustin114431413116
7Los Angeles FCLos Angeles114341919015
8Houston DynamoHouston10424910-114
9St Louis City102711514113
10Sporting Kansas CityKansas112541819-111
11Portland TimbersPortland112452023-310
12Seattle SoundersSeattle10235131309
13Dallas102261015-58
14San Jose EarthquakesEarthquakes112181726-97


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