The Philadelphia Union accomplished its first goal, winning the Supporters’ Shield. Now, the club’s path to its first-ever MLS Cup is established. Fortunately, the path has fallen in the Union’s favor.
The Cup Runs Through Philadelphia
One of the biggest perks of winning the Supporters Shield is that as long as the Union is alive, they will be playing at home in Subaru Park. With the wildcard round in the book, we know the Union will start their run against the Chicago Fire.
The Union dominated the fire in the regular season. With a 4-0 win at home and a 1-0 win on the road. Should the Union see out 2 wins in the best of 3 series, they will be off to the Eastern Semifinals, where they would face the winner of Charlotte and NYCFC.
Charlotte has been hot and defeated the Union in the regular finale in Charlotte. On the other hand, everyone knows of the playoff rivalry the Union and NYCFC have built. However, the bracket fell in the Union’s favor.
Columbus, Nashville, Charlotte, and Miami all have to face off to get to the Conference Finals. The Union will avoid them until the Conference Finals. Those 4 teams house ridiculous firepower and can get hot and beat any team at any time.
Of course, all eyes are on Inter Miami. Lionel Messi is looking to get his hands on his first MLS Cup. It is very possible will have to go through the GOAT to reach their dreams.
A Chance to Right the Past
The Union is searching for what would be their second-ever appearance in the MLS Cup final. Unfortunately, we all know how the first in 2022 ended. Now, the league has gotten stronger and more competitive. The biggest difference is that the Union does not have to leave home.
Not many expected the Union to make the playoffs. Now, they are coming in with a Supporters Shield-sized chip on their shoulder. Who’s to say Bradley Carnell’s revamped Union can’t make the full run to glory?
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