For the second time in three seasons, Philadelphia Union will open their MLS campaign against Toronto FC. Philly, of course, is coming off a 50 point season that saw them make the Knockout Round of the MLS Cup playoffs. Both Fafa Picault and Cory Burke notched double-digit goals and the Union featured the MLS assist king, Borek Dockal. The Union's playoff run also came on the back of two teenaged center backs and the team-focused play of CJ Sapong, who thrived after moving wide.
In contrast, the Reds finished with a paltry 36 points in 2018 and won only twice away from home.