The race for the Supporters’ Shield intensifies as Philadelphia Union hosts Colorado Rapids at Subaru Park on Saturday, July 26, 2025. With Philly just one point off the top of the Eastern Conference and Colorado clinging to a playoff spot in the West, this inter-conference MLS showdown promises high stakes and tactical intrigue.
Match Details
Fixture: Philadelphia Union vs. Colorado Rapids
Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Kickoff Time: 7:30 PM ET
Venue: Subaru Park, Chester, PA
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
Team Form & Standings
| Team | Record | Points | Last 5 Matches | Conference Rank |
| Philadelphia Union | 14-5-5 | 47 | L-W-W-D-L | 3rd (East) |
| Colorado Rapids | 8-10-6 | 30 | D-L-L-W-D | 7th (West) |
Philadelphia Union is unbeaten in 10 straight home matches and boasts the best goal differential in MLS (+17).
Colorado Rapids are winless in their last 8 road games, conceding multiple goals in each.
Tactical Breakdown & Key Players
Philadelphia Union
Manager: Bradley Carnell
Formation: 4-2-2-2
Key Players:
Tai Baribo – 14 goals; 4th in MLS Golden Boot race, All-Star MVP
Kai Wagner – 8 assists; elite left-back delivery
Quinn Sullivan – 8 assists; creative midfield spark
Strategy:
High press and vertical transitions
Dominant at home with 2+ goals in 8 straight matches
Defensive solidity (MLS-low 23 goals conceded)
Colorado Rapids
Manager: Chris Armas
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Key Players:
Djordje Mihailovic – 9 goals, 7 assists; Rapids’ top contributor
Rafael Navarro – 8 goals; clinical finisher
Zack Steffen – veteran goalkeeper; hero in 2024 Leagues Cup shootout vs. Philly
Strategy:
Counter-attacking with wide overloads
Vulnerable on the road (19 goals conceded in last 8 away matches)
Midfield creativity through Mihailovic and Bassett
Injury & Suspension Report
Philadelphia Union:
Ian Glavinovich – OUT (knee)
Nathan Harriel, Francis Westfield – SUSPENDED
Ben Bender – QUESTIONABLE (calf)
Cavan Sullivan – AWAY (training with Manchester City)
Colorado Rapids:
Connor Ronan – OUT (ankle)
MATCH ODDS
Philadelphia Union – 185 Draw + 320 Colorado Rapids + 400
Over 3.5 + 130 Under 3.5 – 170
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 25, 2025
