League-position context
New York City FC rank5th
Philadelphia Union rank1st
New York City FC points55
Philadelphia Union points67
New York City FC: #5 · 55 pts · GD +16
12 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Philadelphia Union: #1 · 67 pts · GD +46
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 17 pts above the play-off edge. 31 pts clear of the relegation zone.
12-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.