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Union Seeks to Cement Eastern Conference Lead in Clash with D.C. United
28 Sep, 2025
Summary
- Philadelphia Union atop Eastern Conference, two points ahead of Cincinnati
- Union coming off tough 1-0 win over New England, loss to Nashville in U.S. Open Cup
- D.C. United already eliminated from playoff contention this season
As the 2025 MLS regular season enters its final stretch, the Philadelphia Union is poised to maintain its status as the top team in the Eastern Conference. The Union, who currently lead the East by two points over Cincinnati, are set to visit D.C. United on Saturday.
Philadelphia is coming off a tough 1-0 win against the New England Revolution last weekend, which came just a few days after the team fell to Nashville SC in the semifinals of the U.S. Open Cup. Despite these recent challenges, the Union remains focused on securing first place in the conference and potentially clinching the Supporters' Shield for the second consecutive year.
In contrast, D.C. United has already been eliminated from playoff contention and is playing for little more than the role of spoiler. The team did manage to pick up a win over New York City FC late last month, but has otherwise struggled to find consistent success this season.
The Union will be looking to capitalize on D.C. United's woes and further cement their position atop the Eastern Conference standings as the regular season winds down.
