Philadelphia Union will be out of action this week due to the international break. When the Union return to MLS play, they will take on new MLS franchise Minnesota United in the Twin Cities on Sept. 9.
- Philadelphia enters the international break moving up a spot in the Eastern Conference. The club sits in eighth place with a record of 8-12-7 and 31 points.
- The Union are just five points shy of a playoff spot.
- Philadelphia has held their own against the Western Conference this season. The Union have recorded a result in seven of their nine contests against the Western Conference this season owning a record of 3-2-4.