FC Cincinnati welcome the Philadelphia Union to TQL Stadium on Saturday in a clash that has all the makings of a blockbuster, with the Eastern Conference race tightening and the postseason looming large.

Cincinnati head into the showdown sitting second in the East but under pressure after three straight home defeats, where goals have dried up — just one scored in that stretch — while their backline has leaked four.

Philadelphia, on the other hand, have hit their stride at just the right time. Jim Curtin’s men have dropped only once in their last six MLS games, averaging two goals a night while giving up barely one per match. Stretching the view wider, the Union have fallen just three times in their last 20 outings in all competitions, a run that has propelled them to the top of both the conference and the league overall.

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel information, streaming details, and more.

How to watch FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union online – TV channels & live streams

In the United States (US) and worldwide, the MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Philadelphia Union will be available to watch and stream online live on Apple TV, through the MLS Season Pass.

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FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union kick-off time

The MLS match between FC Cincinnati and Philadelphia Union will be played at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.

It will kick off at 4:30 pm PT / 7:30 pm ET on Saturday, August 30, in the US.

Team news & squadsInjuries and Suspended playersFC Cincinnati team news

Pat Noonan faces a selection headache, with defensive rocks Miles Robinson and Teenage Hadebe away on international duty and Yuya Kubo sidelined by injury. That means tweaks are inevitable, with a back three likely featuring Matt Miazga and Nick Hagglund as the senior voices, while DeAndre Yedlin and Petr Bucha look to provide thrust from wide areas.

In midfield, Obinna Nwobodo and Derrick Anunga could sit deep, leaving Evander as the creative heartbeat behind a forward duo of Wilfried Echenique and Ibrahim Denkey — both desperate to rediscover their scoring boots after a lean stretch at home.

Philadelphia Union team news

The Union, by contrast, enjoy relative continuity. Expect Andre Blake to marshal things from goal, with a steady back four of Nathan Harriel, Jakob Glesnes, Olwethu Makhanya, and Kai Wagner. 

In the engine room, Jesus Bueno and Damir Lukic will provide steel, with Jack Sullivan supplying legs and energy, while the attacking edge will come from Daniel Baribo and Mikael Uhre, whose blend of movement and strength has given Philadelphia a multi-pronged scoring threat.

Form

Goal Scored (Conceded)
6/8
Games over 2.5 goals
3/5
Both teams scored
3/5
Goal Scored (Conceded)
10/6
Games over 2.5 goals
3/5
Both teams scored
3/5

Head-to-Head Record

Games over 2.5 goals
4/5
Both teams scored
4/5

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