Only four teams remain in the race for the 2024 Leagues Cup title when reigning MLS Cup winners Columbus Crew face perennial contender Philadelphia Union in Ohio on Wednesday night.

All four remaining teams come from Major League Soccer. The last Liga MX teams were eliminated when Mazatlan and Club America were eliminated in the quarterfinals, both on penalties.

This means that the Crew are the clear favorites to win the title, but Philly can compete with the best, as the team has already picked up wins over FC Cincinnati, Charlotte FC and CF Montreal, teams that are either already locked into the MLS playoff spots or are still in the thick of the race.

Both teams won their quarter-finals on penalties and may have to resort to those dramatic feats again if they are to lift the trophy at the end.

Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union Live Stream, TV Channel

The entire 2024 Leagues Cup can be found on Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass.

Since Apple and the MLS no longer make games available for free from the round of 16 onwards, the semifinals are also only accessible to subscribers.

When is kickoff for Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union?

This Leagues Cup semifinal begins on Wednesday, August 21 at 7:30 p.m. local time at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio.

This is how time is converted in the different time zones in North America:

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Columbus Crew vs. Philadelphia Union: Lineups and team news

The defense of the MLS title and the Leagues Cup run were an impeccable record, with only one reserve goalkeeper Evan Bush currently on hold for the crew.

This means they have two CONCACAF internationals in Canada Jacen Russell Rowe and American DeJun Jones came on as a substitute in a very strong MLS team.

Expected starting lineup of Columbus Crew (3-4-3): Schulte (GK) – Moreira, Camacho, Cheberko – Farsi, Zawadzki, Nagbe, Arfsten – C. Ramirez, C. Hernandez, Rossi.

The completely ridiculous dismissal of Tai Baribo in the quarter-finals makes him suspended for this game, which means that new signing Sam Adeniran is placed in front of Mikael Uhre.

midfield Jose Martinez Is According to reports, in a transfer to Brazilian club Corinthians, but came off the bench in the last game and scored a goal in the penalty shootout, so it is unclear what his status will be for this game. Managing the ageing captain’s playing time Alejandro Bedoya was indispensable this season and could, as in the quarter-finals, be used as a substitute in a short period of time.

Expected starting lineup of Philadelphia Union (4-4-2 diamond): Blake (GK) – Harriel, Glesnes, Elliott, Wagner – Q. Sullivan, Flach, Gazdag, McGlynn – Uhr, Adeniran.

Columbus Crew vs. Philadelphia Union Prediction, Odds & Lines

• Result prediction: Columbus Crew – Philadelphia Union 1-0

Both teams have shown their defensive strength in the Leagues Cup and the inflated goal total is an absurdly high hurdle. Still, keeping the Columbus Crew away from goal will be an enormous challenge and the electrifying attack of the reigning MLS champions will be too much for the Union on the road.