Philly Leader

Philadelpia Union II is set to conclude its 2024 MLS NEXT Pro Regular Season with a crucial match against Chicago Fire II on Sunday afternoon. The game, scheduled for 1 PM ET, will be available on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV.

Union II, the youngest team in the Eastern Conference, leads the table by one point over FC Cincinnati 2. A win against Chicago would mark their first-ever top finish in the conference heading into the postseason. The team has already secured a historic achievement by guaranteeing their first home playoff match on October 20th.

Academy graduate Eddy Davis III has made headlines this season by scoring 13 goals, surpassing the previous single-season record held by Faris Moumbagna. Additionally, players CJ Olney, Andrew Rick, and David Vazquez have earned MLS homegrown deals during the season.

Union II regained their lead in the East after a dramatic victory over Atlanta United 2 at Subaru Park last weekend. Neil Pierre's play led to Cavan Sullivan's goal that tied the game. Frankie Westfield later assisted Leandro Soria in setting up Olney's decisive goal.

Sunday's encounter marks the third meeting between Union II and Chicago this season. Their earlier matches resulted in a draw and a victory for Union II. The upcoming clash holds significance for both teams as Chicago sits seventh in the standings with several teams closely trailing them.

Chicago recently defeated Crew 2 with David Poreba scoring his 18th goal of the season, maintaining his lead in the Golden Boot race. Fans can anticipate a competitive match given Chicago's recent narrow-margin games.