1. Saturday’s matchup will be the third and final chapter in this year’s series rivalry between Philadelphia Union and D.C. United.u200b The Union have won the first two matches by a combined score of 4-0, refusing to allow even a single goal to United this season.
2. The all-time series record between Philadelphia Union and D.C. United is deadlocked in a (7-7-3) even push.
3. Chris Pontius spent his first seven MLS seasons with D.C. United and Saturday will be the first time the Union midfielder returns to RFK Stadium since he was traded to Philadelphia.