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Union Place 11 Players in COVID-19 Protocols Ahead of MLS Eastern Conference Final

Eleven Philadelphia Union players have entered into the MLS's health and safety protocols on the eve of the Eastern Conference final against New York City FC.

The list of players includes six starters: captain Alejandro Bedoya, left back Kai Wagner, goalkeeper Andre Blake and center backs Jakob Glesnes and Jack Elliott. Midfielders Ilsinho and Quinn Sullivan, defender Alvas Powell, backup goalkeeper Joe Bendik and forwards Cory Burke and Sergio Santos.

"We hope to have as many players available as possible for our game against NYCFC," manager Jim Curtin said on Friday. "... Our players have worked tirelessly to get to this point.