As Philadelphia Union prepare to face off with Columbus Crew, a number of variables make it likely this matchup will be wildly unpredictable, and potentially a lot of fun.
First, the Crew and Union are both missing a number of key players, meaning that new faces will be able to step forward to announce themselves. Jim Curtin said as much in his midweek press conference, and Union fans will have their eyes on recent loan signing Jamiro Monteiro as a potential gamechanger. Since arriving from FC Metz, Monteiro has been training but outside of the gameday rosters as he awaits an international visa.