It’s been a cruel summer for D.C. United, who badly need a victory today as they travel a couple hours north to take on the Philadelphia Union. The last meeting between these sides was a season low point for United, but after they responded with a gritty win over the LA Galaxy, two flawed performances have ended with two straight losses. For the first time all season, United has fallen out of the playoff spots that guarantee a home game in the postseason.
Against their closest geographic rival, on short rest, and without the suspended Wayne Rooney, United needs to stop their tailspin and course-correct.