Cruz Azul vs. Philadelphia Union: Preview, How to Watch It, & Prediction Lineups

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·6 August 2026

Cruz Azul vs. Philadelphia Union: Preview, How to Watch It, & Prediction Lineups

After the World Cup, every soccer fan was waiting for two things: the MLS Matchdays and the Leagues Cup games. Why is this important? Because we have many MLS teams battling tonight.

Yesterday we had some surprises and some games that followed common sense. For our next stop, we have the encounter between Cruz Azul and Philadelphia Union.

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Here is another example where the MLS team doesn’t have the upper hand and will face a true battle on the field.

With this being said, join us for this Cruz Azul vs. Philadelphia Union preview. In this article, we will discuss the latest news, provide information on how to watch the game, and present the predicted formation.

Cruz Azul vs. Philadelphia Union: Preview, How to Watch It on TV, & Prediction Lineups

Apr 7, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Cruz Azul defender Willer Ditta (4) against LAFC in the first half of a Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal at BMO Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

When is the kick-off? Thursday, August 6th
What time is kick-off? 8:00 pm ET
Where is it played? Subaru Park, Chester

Predicted lineups for the Red Devils vs the Sounders

Philadelphia Union:

Goalkeeper: Andre Blake
Defenders: Frankie Westfield, Neil Pierre, Nathan Harriel, Kai Wagner
Midfielders: Cavan Sullivan, Jovan Lukić, Danley Jean Jacques, Indiana Vassilev
Forwards: Milan Iloski, Bruno Damiani

Cruz Azul:

Goalkeeper: Kevin Mier
Defenders: Omar Campos, Jesús Orozco, Willer Ditta, Gonzalo Piovi
Midfielders: Jeremy Márquez, Erik Lira, Carlos Rodríguez, Agustín Palavecino
Forwards: Nicolás Ibáñez, Christian Ebere

Where to watch Union vs Cruz Azul

The encounter between these two teams will start at 8:00 pm ET at Subaru Park in Chester.

This match is available to watch live on Apple TV. Remember, all League Cup games can only be watched through Apple TV.

Injury Report

There is no official information on the unavailable players from either team.

Score Prediction

Given Philadelphia Union's recent run of positive results, it's reasonable to expect their momentum to carry into tonight's match. However, in front of you is an aggressive, solid team that’s always a contender in this tournament.

Cruz Azul is known for its rough playing style, something that the Union is not used to. Nevertheless, the last encounter on the Mexican side indeed ended in a loss, which could affect them on the field.

However, I know the MLS club is starting to turn things around after a horrible first half of the season. Still, Cruz Azul is a club with history, so Philadelphia Union will have to come out aggressively and put them under pressure from the opening whistle.

The Mexican side tends to play much better when they're given space, but they also make plenty of mistakes when they're pressed collectively and consistently.