League-position context
Philadelphia Union rank5th
FC Cincinnati rank1st
Philadelphia Union points55
FC Cincinnati points69
Philadelphia Union: #5 · 55 pts · GD +16
8 pts off the top 2. 4 pts above the play-off edge. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
FC Cincinnati: #1 · 69 pts · GD +18
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 33 pts clear of the relegation zone.
14-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.