A devastatingly late Wednesday night game in San Jose is the latest obstacle for the Union on their hellish stretch run. After drawing LAFC at home and coming away with nothing from Red Bull Arena, a win over the struggling Earthquakes is essential as the Union push for the Eastern Conference title and beyond.
With only three games left, the Union sit six points behind conference-leading NYCFC. As long as the Union are within three points of NYCFC come Decision Day, when the two sides meet at Talen Energy Stadium, they have a shot at overtaking them.