Your recently crowned U.S. Open Cup champion Lions will face off against the Eastern Conference-leading Philadelphia Union Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Subaru Park. Philadelphia has been a dominant club in MLS play this entire season, leading the Eastern Conference with a 17-4-9 record and 60 points, eight more than Montreal, which is second in the conference. The Union are also one of only two teams to have already secured a playoff spot, along with LAFC. Let’s jump into the numbers behind Philadelphia's commanding play so far this season.
Statistical Analysis
The Philadelphia offense has really turned things around after an average start to the season.