With five games to go and five teams competing for three playoff spots in the east, the Union need to rediscover their offensive form to take something off DC on the road.
Match previews
Preview: Philadelphia Union vs Houston Dynamo
Philadelphia tries to bounce back against a Houston team that beat them 2-0 last month and held them without a shot on goal at home earlier this season.
US Open Cup final preview: Philadelphia Union vs Seattle Sounders
The Union will play for the US Open Cup trophy at PPL Park on Tuesday. Can they triumph over three-time winners Seattle Sounders in the front of a raucous home crowd?
Preview: Union vs New York Red Bulls
Coming off a midweek game, New York will play not to lose. Can the Union find a way through?
Preview & analysis: Union at Toronto FC
The Union thoroughly outplayed Toronto at home. Can TFC’s new coach make the adjustments to give them a shot at a home win?
Preview: Union vs Toronto FC
Last year the Union went 0-3-0 and scored no goals in September. To reach the playoffs, they need to do much, much better this time around.