Philadelphia Union are in the playoffs for the second time in three seasons, are on 50 points with six still available, and can finish as high as third in the Eastern Conference. They are currently starting two homegrown players at center back — neither of whom can legally drink alcohol — and feature the leading assist provider in Major League Soccer alongside a captain with a strong shout for best box-to-box player in the league this season in midfield. Every single starter up front and the first man off the bench are nightmare 1v1 matchups.
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