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Philadelphia without Jamiro Monteiro, Olivier Mbaizo for playoff game vs. Red Bulls  ' MLSSoccer.com The No. 2-seeded Philadelphia Union are without both midfielder Jamiro Monteiro and right back Olivier Mbaizo for their Round One game in th...

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Dortmund closes gap on Bayern; Union wins Berlin derby 2-0

Borussia Dortmund captain Marco Reus has scored late to cut the gap on Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich to a point with a 2-1 win at home over Stuttgart

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Olivier Mbaizo - Not in squad Saturday Mbaizo is not in the squad for Saturday's match against the Red Bulls because of health and safety protocols.

Impact Mbaizo is a surprise absence in the first round of the playoffs because of COVID-19 issues, which is unfortunate given the situation. While Mbaizo has been the regular with 28 starts at right-back this season, Alvas Powell is plenty experienced and should fill in well in a big spot.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jamiro Monteiro - Out against Red Bulls Monteiro is not in the squad for Saturday's match against the Red Bulls because of health and safety protocols.

Impact Monteiro is a surprise absence in the first round of the playoffs because of COVID-19 concerns. It's a blow to the Philly attack, but Paxten Aaronson has shown quality when in the squad this season and he gets the start instead in an attacking role.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MLS Footnotes: Six great matchups are on tap as Cup playoffs begin this weekend

The MLS Cup playoffs kick off this weekend, and Doug McIntyre is here to break down all six first-round series.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Philadelphia Union vs New York Red Bulls - Preview ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Philadelphia hosts Red Bulls in rivalry to open MLS playoffs

The MLS Cup playoffs open Saturday after a break for international play

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

ASN: After his U.S. U-20 debut, Aaronson eager for playoff test with Union, eyes big 2022 Paxten Aaronson has understandably been overshadowed a bit by his older brother, but the Medford, NJ native is a top prospect in his own reg...

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • AMERICANSOCCERNOW.COM

MATCHDAY: Xavi among coaches taking 1st game in charge

Xavi Hernández makes his coaching debut at Barcelona when it hosts Espanyol in a derby at Camp Nou, while Sevilla can take the lead of the Spanish league with a win over Alavés

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

"We are ready for a fight": New York Red Bulls don't fear Philadelphia Union in playoffs ' MLSSoccer.com At least on paper, the New York Red Bulls are underdogs heading into their Audi 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs game on Saturday at the Philadelphia U...

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Philadelphia Union hunting Audi MLS Cup Playoffs redemption after 2020 exit ' MLSSoccer.com Alejandro Bedoya was exasperated.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Prince Boateng back at hometown club Hertha: 'I'm the boss'

Prince Boateng is back at his hometown club Hertha Berlin for possibly the final chapter in a colorful career

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fans' return brings fear of violence, virus at Berlin derby

Violence, fireworks, and the coronavirus

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Philadelphia Union's Daniel Gazdag scores stunning goal in WCQ for Hungary ' MLSSoccer.com Philadelphia Union midfielder Daniel Gazdag continues to make waves at the international level, scoring for Hungary during World Cup Qualify...

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

2021 MLS Playoffs: Philadelphia Union vs New York Red Bulls stream for fans in the United States ' MLSSoccer.com Live stream (USA only)

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

2021 MLS Playoffs: Philadelphia Union vs New York Red Bulls Pregame Show ' MLSSoccer.com Nov. 20 @ 2 PM ET

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Jose Martinez - Makes six tackles in draw Martinez registered one inaccurate cross, six tackles (five won), two interceptions, one clearance and a yellow card in Sunday's 1-1 draw at NY City FC.

Impact Martinez led his side in tackles during the road draw, tying his second-best mark in the season. The midfielder also picked up his ninth yellow card in the campaign, something to consider when they face Atlanta on Nov 20 in quarterfinals play.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jakob Glesnes - Makes four clearances in draw Glesnes made two tackles (one won), two interceptions, four clearances and one block and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 1-1 draw at NY City FC.

Impact Glesnes had a good defensive outing, but they failed to win on the road up one man since the first half. The centerback also received his eighth yellow card of the season, though, something to keep in mind when they play against Atlante on Nov 20.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Bedoya - Sends in three crosses in draw Bedoya registered one chance created, three crosses (one accurate), one tackle (won), two interceptions and a yellow card in Sunday's 1-1 draw at NY City FC.

Impact Bedoya had a quiet outing during the road draw, while receiving his fifth yellow card in the proccess. The midfielder will now look to bounce back when they face Atlanta in the quarterfinals on Nov 20.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kacper Przybylko - Scores opener in draw Przybylko scored one goal from two shots, created one chance, sent in one inaccurate cross, made two interceptions and one clearance in Sunday's 1-1 draw at NY City FC.

Impact Przybylko scored the opener in the 26th, but they couldn't hold the lead even up one man since the first half. The forward now has 12 goals in the season. He will look to add another one when they face the NY Red Bulls in the quarterfinals on Nov 20.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Blake - Makes two saves in draw Blake made two saves and one clearance in Sunday's 1-1 draw at NY City FC.

Impact Blake wasn't really tested, since his side played up one man since the first half -- but he conceded in the 53rd minute and they ended up with the road draw. The goalkeeper will now look to bounce back against the NY Red Bulls in the quarterfinals on Nov 20.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

European leagues see surprise leaders, slumping super clubs

Five of 12 Super League founder clubs lie outside the Champions League qualifying places as domestic soccer pauses for the international break with surprise title challengers acros...

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NYCFC ties Union 1-1, secures No. 4 seed in playoffs

Valentín “Taty” Castellanos scored his 19th goal of the season to give short-handed New York City FC a 1-1 tie with the Philadelphia Union on Sunday

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS