What happened: The Aug. 16 match follows a midweek Leagues Cup slate for both clubs. The hosts won the first 2026 meeting 2-1 on March 1.
Why it matters: The quick turn shifts the focus back to the Eastern Conference race. The Philadelphia Union split their final two cup matches, beating one opponent 3-1 before Thursday's 2-0 defeat.
By the numbers: Philadelphia scored three goals and allowed three across its final two Leagues Cup matches, finishing that span 1-1.
What to watch: Starting lineups and availability reports are the next checkpoints before kickoff.