Philadelphia Union vs Inter Miami CF: Aug. 19, 2026 Match Details

Why This Match Matters

The match carries significance in the Eastern Conference race and serves as an immediate rematch of the meeting between the teams before the World Cup break, when Inter Miami CF defeated Philadelphia Union 6-4. Inter Miami entered the break in fourth place in the Eastern Conference, while Philadelphia Union had a record of one win, four draws, and 10 losses, according to the club's July 20 update.

Several high-profile players also add to the storyline, with Philadelphia Union listing Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul among Inter Miami's visiting international contingent. The previous 6-4 meeting also made history, with eight goals scored in the first half, an MLS record for the most goals in the first half of a league match. Milan Iloski scored three goals for Philadelphia Union in that game.

Match Timing & Location

Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

Kickoff: 7:30 PM Eastern Time (ET).

Central Time: 6:30 PM (CT).

Mountain Time: 5:30 PM (MT).

Pacific Time: 4:30 PM (PT).

Venue: Subaru Park.

City: Chester, Pennsylvania, United States.

Competition: Major League Soccer (MLS).

Head-to-Head Record

Philadelphia Union and Inter Miami CF met once in the 2026 season before the August 19 match, with Inter Miami winning 6-4 on May 24, 2026, at Nu Stadium. According to the sources reviewed, there was no other meeting between the teams in the 2026 season before the August 19 match.

Historical Matchups

The available data shows several previous meetings between the two teams, including matches from recent seasons that ended in wins for either side or in draws. The sources reviewed do not provide one consistently verified total for the teams' all-time record across all competitions, so no single definitive overall historical record can be established.

Some of the most notable previous meetings between the teams include:

2024: Inter Miami 3-1 Philadelphia Union.

2024: Philadelphia Union 1-2 Inter Miami.

2023: Philadelphia Union 4-1 Inter Miami.

2023: Inter Miami 2-0 Philadelphia Union.

2022: Inter Miami 1-2 Philadelphia Union.

2022: Philadelphia Union 0-0 Inter Miami.

2020: Philadelphia Union 3-0 Inter Miami.

Standings Entering the Match

Philadelphia Union: 16th in the 2026 MLS table according to the MLS standings result, with 18 matches played, 4 wins, 10 draws, 4 losses, and 16 points.

Inter Miami CF: Third in the Eastern Conference, with 18 matches played, 11 wins, 2 draws, 5 losses, and 38 points, according to the MLS standings result.

Note on Philadelphia Union: The club's July 20 update described its record before the break as one win, four draws, and 10 losses, for a total of 18 points, which conflicts with the MLS standings data cited above.

Note on Inter Miami CF: Philadelphia Union's July 20 update listed Inter Miami in fourth place in the Eastern Conference, with 4 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses before the break. This also differs from the later MLS standings data.