Match Info, Preview, Broadcast Links, Ticket Info; Philadelphia Union II vs. Chattanooga FC

PHILADELPHIA, Penn. (SESN) — Chattanooga FC will look to bounce back from consecutive home defeats when they take on Eastern Conference leaders Philadelphia Union II at Subaru Park on Thursday. Kick-off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. ET. Chattanooga FC (6-4-6, 4SOW, 28 points) sits in fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings. After a strong start to the season, Chattanooga has struggled recently, dropping their last two matches at home. Head Coach Rod Underwood is focused on tightening the team’s defense, which has conceded 21 goals this season, the fourth-best record in the conference. Philly Union vs. Chattanooga FC Subaru Park – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, July 11th, 2024 – 6:03 p.m. ET  “This is part of the growing process,” Underwood said. “We need to pay closer attention to details and make sure the little things are done right. We’ve been disappointed in the way we’ve been giving up goals. Once we fix that, I think everything else falls into place.” The match against Philadelphia Union II (10-3-3, 2SOW, 35 points) will be the first-ever meeting between the two sides. Union II is currently riding high, having won seven of their last nine matches. They lead the Eastern Conference with 35 points, three points clear of the chasing pack. Philadelphia’s defense has been rock solid, conceding just 18 goals, the best record in the conference. Head Coach Marlon LeBlanc, now in his third full season, has built a team that starts strong, often scoring early to put opponents on the backfoot. Edward Davis leads Union II with eight goals, while CJ Olney has provided nine assists, the most in the league. Union II’s recent 2-1 victory over New England Revolution II showcased their ability to capitalize on set-pieces, a strength that Chattanooga will need to be wary of. Midfielder Cavan Sullivan made history in that match, becoming the youngest goal scorer in MLS NEXT Pro history at 14 years, 9 months, and 8 days. Fans unable to attend the match at Subaru Park can watch the broadcast on Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass, with James Hadnot providing commentary. Chattanooga fans can also join the official watch party at Buffalo Wild Wings or listen to the audio stream on CFC Mixlr, with Gabriel Schray calling the action. Both teams are eager for the points, with Chattanooga aiming to break their losing streak and Philadelphia seeking to extend their lead at the top of the table. With strong defenses on both sides, the match promises to be a tightly contested battle. Fans interested in attending can purchase tickets online. A free radio broadcast will also be provided for fans to listen to radio play-by-play coverage of the match in realtime. This article is comprised of information and media from Chattanooga FC. For more sports, news, and entertainment, follow us on Twitter @SESNsports or like our page on Facebook.