Union lose, and Damiani picks up a suspension
Philadelphia’s unbeaten run ends, Bruno Damiani is banned for Wednesday, and injuries are reshaping the Union attack.
For fantasy managers, the biggest fallout is Bruno Damiani’s one-match suspension after his booking against New England, while Cavan Sullivan’s injury and Quinn Sullivan’s start kept the Union’s creative role in flux. Agustín Anello returned after nearly a month out, and Malik Jakupović was pushed up late as Philadelphia chased the game, showing the attack is still being shuffled. With Kickbase points tied to minutes, Damiani is a short-term zero, and late substitutes like Jakupović carry limited upside unless they start. Risk: High. Short-term absence confirmed. Sell or bench.
Fantasy Analysis
Damiani’s suspension removes a starting forward from the pool for one match, which is especially costly in a scoring system that rewards every 10 minutes on the pitch. Philadelphia’s attack also looks unsettled with Cavan Sullivan out and Quinn Sullivan carrying the creative burden, so the safest fantasy play is to avoid chasing Union attackers until the lineup stabilizes. Anello’s return and Jakupović’s late shift upfield suggest competition for minutes remains fluid.
Related Players
- Bruno Damiani — FWD — Philadelphia Union
- Cavan Sullivan — MID — Philadelphia Union
- Quinn Sullivan — MID — Philadelphia Union
- Agustín Anello — MID — Philadelphia Union
- Malik Jakupović — FWD — Philadelphia Union
- Dor Turgeman — FWD — New England Revolution
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