It’s the Philadelphia Union versus Sporting Kansas City at Sporting Park on September 19, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 8:30 PM ET
- Location: Sporting Park, Kansas City, KS
- Streaming: Apple TV
How to Watch Philadelphia Union vs. Sporting Kansas City on September 19, 2026
You can watch Sporting Kansas City take on Philadelphia Union live on DIRECTV on Apple TV on September 19, 2026 at 8:30 PM ET.
Philadelphia Union (9-6-10) at Sporting Kansas City (5-3-16) — Match Preview
Philadelphia Union travel to Sporting Park to face Sporting Kansas City in a matchup between two clubs heading in very different directions this season. The Union sit seventh in the Eastern Conference while Sporting Kansas City occupies the bottom spot in the Western Conference at 15th, a gap in the standings that lines up with how each side has played all year. Milan Iloski has carried Philadelphia’s attack with a team-high 12 goals in 25 appearances, and Cavan Sullivan has backed him up with 6 goals and 9 assists from midfield, giving the Union more than one way to break down a defense.
Kansas City counters with Calvin Harris, who has contributed 3 goals and 5 assists in 23 appearances and remains the home side’s most involved attacking piece. Frankie Westfield has added a defensive dimension to Philadelphia’s buildup play with 7 assists in 22 appearances, while Lasse Berg Johnsen has chipped in 3 assists across 20 matches to keep Kansas City’s attack moving forward.
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What Time is the Sporting Kansas City vs. Philadelphia Union Match Today?
The Philadelphia Union vs. Sporting Kansas City match starts at 8:30 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Philadelphia Union vs. Sporting Kansas City?
You can watch Philadelphia Union vs. Sporting Kansas City on Apple TV.
Players to Watch: Philadelphia Union vs. Sporting Kansas City
Philadelphia Union
Milan Iloski — F. Iloski leads Philadelphia with 12 goals in 25 appearances, making him the focal point of the Union’s attack in this one. His finishing has carried the team through stretches when the rest of the lineup has gone quiet, and a struggling Sporting Kansas City side gives him another chance to add to that total.
Cavan Sullivan — M. Across 23 appearances, Sullivan already has 6 goals and 9 assists this season, numbers that put him at the center of nearly everything Philadelphia does going forward. He operates as the connector between midfield and attack, and that dual output makes him one of the more productive two-way threats on the Union roster.
Frankie Westfield — D. Westfield’s 7 assists in 22 appearances stand out for a defender, a sign of how often Philadelphia pushes numbers forward from the back. He gives the Union an extra source of chance creation that opposing defenses have to account for.
Sporting Kansas City
Calvin Harris — F. Harris has been Sporting Kansas City’s most complete attacking option this season, posting 3 goals and 5 assists across 23 appearances. He’s the player most likely to create something out of nothing for a home side that has struggled to find consistent scoring.
Lasse Berg Johnsen — M. Johnsen has quietly kept Kansas City’s attack ticking, recording 3 assists in 20 appearances from midfield. His distribution gives the home side a way to link play between the back line and the front three.
Stephen Afrifa — F. Afrifa has found the net 3 times in 20 appearances, giving Sporting Kansas City a second scoring option alongside Harris. He’ll look to add to that total as the home side tries to find a positive result.
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