Preview: First place Union host New England

Last August, Philadelphia Union and New England Revolution squared off two times and Philly came out on top twice.

At the time, both clubs were on the edge of the playoff picture and, along with Montreal, they were fighting to put space between themselves and the rest of the postseason hopefuls.

The Union did it; the Revs? Well…

New England never recovered from losing two games in 14 days to Philly, and this season has seen the collapse continue. Brad Friedel’s team has backed off their heavy pressing and is leaning on big striker Juan Caicedo to jumpstart an attack that now runs through Carles Gil and Diego Fagundez. Teal Bunbury and Juan Agudelo are still feeling their way into the new…