Philly Leader

Union II will return to Subaru Park to take on Columbus Crew 2 on Monday, August 26th at 6 pm. The Eastern Conference clash will be covered on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.

The match marks the third meeting between the two teams this season, with each team having secured one win. Monday’s result could serve as a tiebreaker and significantly impact the top of the Eastern Conference table.

Philadelphia Union sits second in the East with 41 points, positioned between FC Cincinnati 2 with 43 points and Columbus Crew 2 with 39 points. With just six regular-season matches remaining, every result is crucial as the MLS NEXT Pro playoffs approach.

Head Coach Marlon LeBlanc's squad aims to recover from a shorthanded loss against Toronto FC II at York Lions Stadium on Sunday, August 18th. The Boys in Blue fell 4-2 despite a commendable effort from Philly, highlighted by a brace from 16-year-old Kellan LeBlanc in his first professional start. Although Toronto pulled ahead with two unanswered goals to finish the match, LeBlanc’s performance earned him MLS NEXT Pro honors as he was named Rising Star of Matchweek 23.

Columbus Crew 2 enters Monday's match riding a four-game win streak, including a recent victory over Philadelphia on July 28th. They have not lost in their last ten games; their previous defeat was against Philadelphia Union on June 2nd. The two teams will face off again on Monday.

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