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Know Your Opponent: Slumping Union At Risk of Losing Playoff Slot

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Recent Matches

The Philadelphia Union’s last match was a 3-2 loss to the New York Red Bulls at the start of the month. They haven’t won a game in their last five matches, and have scored a combined total of just five goals. 


Who’s Hot

Chris Pontius has two goals and an assist in the last five matches. Alejandro Bedoya had a goal and an assist, and Fabinho and Fabian Herbers each have a couple of assists. 


Who’s Not

They’ve given up ten goals in the last five matches, and while their offense has kept games close, they’ve been unable to maintain leads. 


Power Rankings

The Philadelphia Union came in at ninth place in last week’s MLS Power Rankings. Winless in their last five, they’re now at risk of falling out of the playoffs entirely. They teeter just three points ahead of the New England Revolution.


Head-To-Head

Orlando City lost 2-1 to the Union in April and earned a 2-2 draw in May. Orlando City is 0-2-2 overall against Philadelphia.