A highly anticipated matchup between two of the Eastern Conference’s top clubs highlighted the weekend action in Major League Soccer. D.C. United hosted the Philadelphia Union with huge ramifications on the line at the top of the table.
With the primetime TV spot and the packed stands at Audi Field, it looked to be an action-packed 90 minutes ahead. However, what transpired did not live up to the competitive nature that was expected. From the get-go, the Union pressed D.C. and were relentless in their attack, unhinging their Eastern rivals from minute one.