Philadelphia Union have been looking up at Columbus Crew all season. The Crew had six points when these teams first met — a 0-0 draw — and they have remained in the upper echelon of the Eastern Conference all season. But little by little, the Union have hauled in their Ohio-based rivals.
Now, with only four matches remaining in the season, Philly can climb into the top four places in n striking distance of the conference and plant themselves firmly in the driver’s seat for a home playoff match (while moving within striking distance of third place NYCFC as well).