Philadelphia Union Faces Club América in Crucial Champions Cup Clash

The Philadelphia Union will host Liga MX powerhouse Club América in the first leg of their 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 series on Tuesday evening at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania. This match marks a significant test for the Union, as they aim to advance past this stage for the third time in their history.

Match Details

Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Time: 7:00 PM ET

Location: Subaru Park, Chester, Pennsylvania

Where to Watch: FS2 (English), TUDN, Vix and Fox (Spanish)

Union’s Path to the Round of 16

Philadelphia Union secured their spot in the Round of 16 with a dominant performance in Round One, defeating Defence Force F.C. By an aggregate score of 12-0. Young midfielder Cavan Sullivan made history during this stage, becoming the youngest player to score for an MLS club in the Concacaf Champions Cup since the 2008-09 season, at 16 years, four months, and 29 days old.

Club América’s Credentials

Club América, the most decorated team in the tournament’s history with a record seven titles, advanced to the Round of 16 after overcoming CD Olimpia with a 2-1 aggregate scoreline. Currently seventh in the Liga MX Clausura table with 11 points through seven matches, América will be looking to regain their championship form.

Previous Encounter

The two teams previously clashed in the semifinals of the 2021 Concacaf Champions Cup, with Club América winning the series 4-0 on aggregate.

Possible Lineups

Philadelphia Union: Andre Blake, Frankie Westfield, Japhet Sery Larsen, Nathan Harriel, Giovanny Sequera, Milan Iloski, Danley Jean-Jacques, Jovan Lukic, Indiana Vassilev, Bruno Damiani and Agustin Anello.

Club América: Luis Angel Malagón, Cristian Borja, Miguel Vázquez, Israel Reyes, Kevin Álvarez, Jonathan Dos Santos, Erick Sánchez, Brian Rodríguez, Raphael Veiga, Alejandro Zendejas and Raúl Zuñiga.

What’s at Stake

The winner of this series will advance to the quarterfinals in April. The Concacaf Champions Cup also carries significant weight, granting the champion a spot in the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2026 FIFA Intercontinental Cup.