Three games and one combined goal for Philadelphia Union and Columbus Crew in 2018. If the season ended today, there would be one tightly contested playoff match ahead of these clubs.
Defense finds its footing
Resiliency is what Jim Curtin wanted to see from his squad on Saturday, and he got it. Columbus averages over five shots on goal per game at home and the Union held them to one softie and a late blast from Harrison Afful. The Crew had a clear plan to attack space behind Keegan Rosenberry, and after struggling to lock down Federico Higuain in the first half Philly kept the veteran playmaker off the ball in the second forty-five.