r/PhillyUnion • u/Bormsie721 • 2d ago

IT'S HAPPENING Philadelphia Union Playoff Spot Clinching Options

https://www.playoffstatus.com/mls/unionclinch.html

Enjoying this way more than last year when we were looking at the elimination scenarios.

Also the Chicago/Miami game for this upcoming weekend was moved due to Leagues Cup, so option one can be ignored.

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u/BigMACfive 2d ago

The simplest way to clinch a spot is to keep winning imo. So I vote that we do that.

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u/Ctfwest 2d ago

Can we just win this week and clinch next week. I don’t want to root for the Red Bulls or the crew in any way, shape or form.

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u/WJMorris3 2d ago

We can clinch if we win and the Red Bulls and Crew draw. Surely that can be worth it?

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u/Ctfwest 2d ago

Only works if it is a 0-0 draw

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u/MLSing 2d ago

The Union are making the playoffs. This is a fairly ridiculous exercise at this point. Circle back with 3 matches to go and start computing the chances of the shield.

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u/Ctfwest 2d ago

Actually we can start after Miami completes the 3 games they have in hand

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u/WJMorris3 2d ago

They won't fully make up the games in hand until October 11.

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u/Light_Liberty 2d ago

I keep seeing these "magic number" posts and comments. Are we really worried about not a king the playoffs? Or is it just something to talk about?

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u/Bormsie721 2d ago

I think its fun seeing the marks we need to hit for different benchmarks.

Unless the league shuts down tomorrow, we'll make the playoffs, but then homefield, Shield, and CCC qualifying are all something to keep fighting for.