It should almost go without saying, but don't expect Union boss Peter Nowak to go with his usual lineup Wednesday in a friendly with Schalke 04.

Nowak said Tuesday that he'll more than likely favor giving a few of his reserves opportunities to play against the German Bundesliga side.

“We've never been shy, over these two-and-a-half years, to give (younger players) a chance," Nowak said during a presser at PPL Park. "It's a good chance to gain experience, a good chance to see first-hand what those teams are all about – from Chivas, Celtic, Real Madrid and Schalke."

Consider:

• In 2010, against Celtic FC, Nowak had reserve goalkeepers Brad Knighton and Brian Perk split time between the posts. He gave Knighton minutes against Manchester United, as well. 
• In 2011, eventual Homegrown Player Cristhian Hernandez scored the game-winning goal against Everton, during which teenagers Zach Pfeffer and Jimmy McLaughlin also appeared. 

While the starting lineup remains uncertain, Nowak went as far to say the following five will not play: Danny Califf, Zac MacMath, Chris Albright, Freddy Adu and Gabriel Gomez.

Nowak confirmed that reserve goalkeeper Chase Harrison will start between the posts.