Who has the edge when it comes to the MLS Cup Final

It’s finally here! The Union will play in an MLS Cup Final for the first time in club history.

And, for the first time since 2003, the top seed in the East will meet the top seed in the West when the Philadelphia Union face LAFC at Banc of California Stadium Saturday, November 5th at 4 p.m. EDT.

While the Philadelphia Union seek to cap off one of the best-ever seasons by an MLS team, record-setting goals against (26), second-best-ever goal differential (+46), LAFC shares a similar position as a first time MLS Cup finalist. Playing in only its fifth season, LAFC won the club’s second Supporters’ Shield in 2022, edging the Union on the wins tiebreaker. Both teams finished on 67 points while…