Photo by Howie Pollard

Who: DC United vs Philadelphia Union
What: MLS Regular Season, Matchday 34
Where: Subaru Park
When: Sunday September 22, 2024, 6:15 P.M.
Watch: Apple TV Season Pass

The Philadelphia Union faces DC United in a crucial late season game against DC United. The U and United are tied for the final playoff spot with 33 points. The final playoff spot is as congested as I-95 as five teams are separated by two points for the last spot. DC has been hot lately with two wins and a draw in the last three games while the Union crushed NYFC 5-1 at Yankee Stadium. This is the second meeting of these teams. The first match ended with a 2-2 draw at Audi field. The Union holds the 9th playoff spot on goal difference. The Union are riding a 6-match winning streak over DC.

Philadelphia Union and DC United recent MLS Form:

Union: W-W-L-W-L-W
DC United: W-W-L-W-W-D

Unavailables and Returning:

The Union will be without Andre Blake and Isaiah LeFlore due to injuries, but will welcome Jack Elliot back from yellow card discipline, while DC is suffering from several injuries: Matai Akinmboni, Jackson Hopkins, and Connor Antely. Lucas Barlett will sit out due to yellow card points.

KEYS to the Match:

Philadelphia Union will have to maintain pressure on a DC United defense that has allowed 57 goals, good for 2nd poorest in the Eastern Conference. The Union will have to be careful on the back end facing MLS Golden Boot Leader Christian Benteke who comes in with 19 goals.

Pick: Union 2-1 in a hard-fought game.