Frankie Westfield
PHI
Right Back
Left Back
Overlapping Full Back
Dec 9, 2005 (20)
Right
5'7"
165 lb
Main creator for Philadelphia
Westfield had an assist while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing six times (one accurate) and creating two chances during Saturday's 2-1 win over RSL.
Analysis: Westfield set up Bruno Damiani in the 31st minute assisting the opening goal of the match while leading his side in crosses and chances created. The fullback has an assist in each of his last three starts to go along with three shots, six chances created and 18 crosses over that stretch of games.
Set to reclaim right-back role
Westfield has completed his first senior international stint with the United States and is available for Philadelphia Union's MLS clash against Real Salt Lake on Saturday after being omitted from the league's latest injury report.
Analysis: Westfield missed the matchup against Orlando City SC while representing the USMNT during the international break but is now back in contention to resume his regular starting duties. The defender has recorded seven assists this season, the second-highest total on Philadelphia's roster, establishing himself as an important contributor from right-back. He previously represented the United States at the U20 level, registering one goal and one assist at the 2025 U20 World Cup before earning his first senior call-up. Japhet Sery was expected to provide cover during his absence, but Westfield should be in a strong position to reclaim his starting spot against Real Salt Lake.
Receives first USMNT call
Westfield has earned his first senior USMNT call up for the upcoming friendlies against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada and will miss Saturday's clash against Orlando due to the call up, returning for the match against Real Salt Lake on October 10, according to the club.
Analysis: Westfield has recorded seven assists this season, the second most on the team, and has represented the United States at the U20 level, including at the 2025 U20 World Cup, where he registered a goal and an assist. This call up now marks a significant milestone as he steps up to the senior national team for the first time. Japhet Sery is expected to replace him at right-back during his absence.
Assists with lone chance created
Westfield had an assist with his lone chance created while taking an off target shot and crossing six times (one accurate) during Saturday's 4-3 win over Sporting KC.
Analysis: Westfield set up Bruno Damiani in the 64th minute assisting Philadelphia's first goal while tying for the team-high in crosses. The fullback has assists in two straight starts while combining for two shots, six chances created and 19 crosses over his last three starts.
Logs assist
Westfield assisted once to go with five crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 5-0 win over San Diego FC.
Analysis: Westfield provided excellent service with five crosses and created three chances, getting an assist in the process. Westfield should be able to add an assist or two if he keeps this up against Sporting KC. Sporting KC has allowed a whopping 59 goals in 24 MLS matches, and has a minus-33 goal differential on the season.
Assist in another creative display
Westfield assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Inter Miami CF.
Analysis: Westfield continues to be one of the creative weapons in a team where the full backs have provided the most creative solutions, with him and Kai Wagner doing so from opposite flanks. Westfield added his fourth assist across his last six games and took another shot in the match. The full back was solid defensively as well, winning two tackles and adding three interceptions and three clearances. Westfield has created at least two chances in each of his last six appearances and made 29 crosses (six accurate) during that stretch.
Delivers one assist
Westfield assisted once to go with four crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 win over Seattle Sounders FC.
Analysis: Westfield provided the assist for Milan Iloski's opener in Saturday's 1-0 win over Seattle, delivering the long feed from the right sideline near midfield that Iloski controlled and finished with a clinical volley in the first half, also registering four crosses and two chances created across his 90 minutes in a display that underlined his importance as a creative outlet. The right back has now registered an assist in three consecutive MLS matches, establishing himself as the Union's most reliable creative presence alongside Iloski as the club looks to build on back-to-back wins following the international break.
Assists in two straight
Westfield had an assist while taking two off target shots, crossing seven times (three accurate) and creating three chances during Wednesday's 3-1 win over New York Red Bulls.
Analysis: Westfield set up Indiana Vassilev in the 57th minute while tying for the team-high with his seven crosses in the match. The fullback has assists in two straight matches while combining for four shots, five chances created and 11 crosses over his last three appearances.
Returns to starting XI Sunday
Westfield (hip) is in the starting lineup for Sunday's meeting with Inter Miami.
Analysis: Westfield has been selected over Olivier Mbaizo immediately after completing his recovery from the hip issue that sidelined him in the previous couple of league contests. The young full-back is expected to feature on the right flank, which was his position in each of his last two MLS starts. With 58 crosses, 13 chances created and one assist this season, he could hold decent attacking value if he stays healthy in the future.
Dealing with hip contusion
Westfield is considered day-to-day but could be ruled out of the midweek clash against Orlando because of a contusion in the hip, according to manager Bradley Carnell, Jonathan Tannenwald of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Analysis: Westfield ended up with a mild injury from the blow he picked up in last weekend's loss to New England Revolution, but the next game appears to come too soon for him. Thus, Olivier Mbaizo, who replaced Westfield in the last match, might get a rare chance to feature at right-back. The 20-year-old had made 10 MLS starts prior to the issue, delivering an assist over that span.
Suffers injury in loss
Westfield left with a potential injury in the 31st minute of Saturday's 2-1 loss to New England Revolution.
Analysis: Westfield was replaced by Olivier Mbaizo after getting hurt during his second consecutive start at right-back. If he's dealing with a significant issue, he'll be unlikely to take part in the upcoming double game week against Orlando and Columbus and may not see a lot of action until after the World Cup break. He has made a diverse impact this season, but losing him would limit the team's power mainly in defensive aspects.
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