Gear up for today’s highly anticipated U.S. Open Cup 2025 match, the biggest question remains – who will be in the starting XI for Philadelphia Union and New York Red Bulls? Based on recent team news, injuries, and tactical setups, here’s our expert take on the predicted lineups for both sides.
Match Overview
Fixture: Philadelphia Union vs New York Red Bulls
Competition: U.S. Open Cup 2025 Quarterfinal
Date: Thursday, 14 August 2025
Time: 5:00 AM (IST) (Wednesday, 13 August, 7:30 PM ET)
Stadium: Subaru Park, Chester, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Union Predicted Starting XI
Manager: Bradley Carnell
Likely Formation: 4-4-2
Probable Lineup:
GK: Andre Blake
DEF: Nathan Harriel, Jakob Glesnes, Makhanya, Kai Wagner
MID: Quinn Sullivan, Jean Jacques, Luka Lukic, Indiana Vassilev
FW: Marco Damiani, Tai Baribo
- Bench Options: Glesnes (available despite MLS suspension), Jack McGlynn, Jeremy Rafanello, Chris Donovan, Olwethu Makhanya
- Injuries/Suspensions: Ian Glavinovich (injured), no other absences
New York Red Bulls Predicted Starting XI
Manager: Sandro Schwarz
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Probable Lineup:
GK: AJ Marcucci
DEF: Noah Eile, Sean Nealis, Matthew Nocita Hack
MID: Frank Sofo, Jared Stroud, Daniel Edelman, Cameron Edwards
FW: Emil Forsberg, Wikelman Carmona, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting
- Bench Options: Peter Stroud, Dante Vanzeir, Elias Manoel, Kyle Duncan, John Tolkin
- Unavailable: None reported
Final Notes
These predicted lineups are based on current team updates and tactical previews. Confirmed lineups will be posted 60 minutes before kickoff.
FAQs – Team A vs Team B Lineups Today
Q1. What is the predicted lineup for Philadelphia Union today?
Blake; Harriel, Glesnes, Makhanya, Wagner – Sullivan, Jacques, Lukic, Vassilev – Damiani, Baribo.
Q2. What is the predicted lineup for New York Red Bulls today?
Marcucci; Eile, Nealis, Hack – Sofo, Stroud, Edelman, Edwards – Forsberg, Carmona, Choupo-Moting.
Q3. When will the official lineups be released?
1 hour before the match starts.
Q4. Who is injured or suspended today?
Ian Glavinovich (injured). Glesnes is suspended for the next MLS match but available for this Cup game.
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