Philly Leader

Philadelphia Union II is on the brink of a significant achievement as they prepare to face Columbus Crew 2 in the MLS NEXT Pro Eastern Conference Final. The match is scheduled for Saturday evening, and fans can either purchase tickets online or watch via MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.

The team's journey this season has been notable. Despite reaching the playoffs in the past two seasons of MLS NEXT Pro, Union II had not secured a postseason victory until now. Under the guidance of Marlon LeBlanc, the team has demonstrated maturity beyond their years. They achieved a 1-0 victory against New York City FC II in their first-ever home playoff game. Following that, they honored their late teammate Holden Trent by winning a penalty shootout against Crown Legacy FC, securing their place in Saturday's crucial match.