League-position context
Philadelphia Union rank1st
Columbus Crew rank15th
Philadelphia Union points67
Columbus Crew points46
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.
Columbus Crew: #15 · 46 pts · GD +5
21 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts clear of the relegation zone.
21-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.