The Union’s road record continues to disappoint, as does their record when conceding first, resulting in the team’s longest winless streak since 2010. A look at the match stats from Saturday’s loss in Columbus plus an attempt to measure the Union’s offensive production.
Analysis and player ratings from the Union’s loss in Columbus. Rotating rosters, cheap turnovers, an absence of attacking runs, poor ball movement – is the offensive malaise creating a confidence problem in the defense?
Join PSP for live commentary as the Philadelphia Union travel to Columbus Crew to battle for the top position in the MLS Eastern Conference. Adam Cann will be your host, joined by Eli Pearlman-Storch and Mike Servedio.
In a matchup of the top two teams in the Eastern Conference, defense will be the priority for both sides and it is hard to see either team going out and claiming three points.
News leading into Saturday’s crucial match in Columbus. Buy tickets for Saturday’s Independence Super Semifinal game at PPL Park. More.
Three of the Eastern Conference teams in striking distance of the Union in the Eastern Conference standings are each playing two games between Wednesday and Sunday. In an increasingly crowded playoff field, here’s what the standings might look like if the Union cannot secure three points in Columbus.