It wasn’t supposed to end this way

Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty ImagesWinning MLS Cup was always going to be a tough task for the Philadelphia Union after winning the Supporters’ Shield (only three teams have done it now in 18 seasons).

But as the team entering the postseason with the best regular season record the Philadelphia Union weren’t supposed to bow out on a Tuesday night in front of their home fans after failing to score a goal for the first time since September 23. The Union’s only three shutouts were on the road — a 2-0 loss at FC Dallas to start the season in February and scoreless draws at New England and FC Cincinnati.

Had you even suggested that the Union would get shut out you would have even had New England…