This season Philadelphia Union have had a security blanket. When times have been tough the club has been able to lean on a human highlight reel and come away with points. Tonight against Columbus Crew SC, that security blanket will not be in attendance. Andre Blake has left the club to represent Jamaica in the Copa America Centenario.
The next man up in net for the Union will be making his first career MLS start. Union head coach Jim Curtin will put his faith in Matt Jones. The English keeper was acquired by Philadelphia on Feb. 9, 2016 via loan from CF Belenenses.