Philadelphia Union vs CF Montreal

Philadelphia Union face CF Montreal in MLS Matchday 23 on Saturday night, with both sides locked on 21 points and chasing a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Union are unbeaten in their last three, while Montreal arrive with a depleted squad missing defender Brayan Ceballos to suspension.

Team News and Injury Latest

Philadelphia head coach will have to check on veteran midfielder Alejandro Bedoya, who is listed as questionable with a knee issue. The big story, though, is teenage sensation Cavan Sullivan, who scored a wonder-goal in the 3-1 rout of Red Bull New York and followed it up with an early strike in the 1-1 draw at Austin. Centre-back Neil Pierre has also stepped up during this run, earning plaudits for his performances.

CF Montreal are significantly short-handed. Brayan Ceballos serves a suspension, while Frankie Amaya, Efrain Morales and Josh‑Duc Nteziryayo are all out with lower-body injuries. That robs manager Philippe Eullaffroy of several defensive options. Chilean icon Alexis Sánchez has joined the club but is yet to find his rhythm after two quiet appearances. The attacking burden will fall on Prince Owusu, who has 13 goals this season from 50 shots.

Union Building Momentum

After a difficult campaign, Philadelphia have found their footing. The thumping of the Red Bulls was followed by a gritty point in Austin under brutal Texas heat, with Sullivan cancelling out an early deficit. Those results, together with a 2-2 draw against Inter Miami, mean the Union are unbeaten in three and beginning to claw themselves towards the playoff line. The home crowd will expect them to make it four without defeat against a visiting side they beat twice in 2025.