League-position context
Philadelphia Union rank1st
FC Cincinnati rank26th
Philadelphia Union points40
FC Cincinnati points10
Philadelphia Union: #1 ยท 40 pts ยท GD +22
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 8 pts above the play-off edge. 21 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC Cincinnati: #26 ยท 10 pts ยท GD -23
29 pts off the top 2. 22 pts off the play-off line. 10 pts from safety.
30-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.