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Reasons to Watch: Union vs. Eintracht Frankfurt

Philadelphia Union return to action this Saturday in an international friendly against German DFP Pokal Cup champions Eintracht Frankfurt. Here are three reasons to head down to Talen Energy Stadium to catch this Sister City Clash.

Eyes on the kids

Friendlies are a good chance to see what young players can do in game speed situations. The Union may need to lean more heavily on players like Derrick Jones, Anthony Fontana, and Marcus Epps in the second half of the season. Pitting them against the experience of Frankfurt is how coaches assess if these young players are capable of handling starts in difficult environments.