The Philadelphia Union have fallen out of the playoff race, but they still have a chance to make an impact on that race tonight when they take on arch-rival D.C. United at PPL Park (8pm, ESPN2).
The Union are still technically alive for a playoff spot, but it will require a lengthy winning streak to make that long-shot a reality. They will look to start that run tonight against a D.C. side that is fighting for the fifth and final playoff spot in the East.
SBI will be providing live commentary on tonight's match so please feel free to follow along with us here. As always, you are welcome to share your own thoughts and opinions in the comments section below.
Enjoy the action (Tonight's commentary is after the jump):
Here’s a match night comment for you ‘ Giles Barnes’. Nuff said.
+1
You forget what life was like when Harkes was commentating.
Can’t believe a lot of things about the U23 lineups.
Really. I saw Freddy manage to sky a shot in the box. He also held the ball too long when passing it early would’ve released players.
I can see why he has a whopping 3 goals and 1 assist for the season. He’s just not very good right now.
‘arch-rival’? I didn’t even know we were regular rivals…
Well, Agbossoumonde wasn’t one of the CBs, but I get your point.
Why Porter insisted on playing Kitchen on the backline and bringing Okugo in as a late sub is beyond me. But let’s not get started on that debacle. I was this close to forgetting about it.
what’s with yelling the f-bomb only to have the camera right on you. hope that dude gets a major fine
Not surprisingly Freddy instantly becomes Philly’s best attacking player and other Philly players blow great opportunities served up on platters.
Look at Pontius backtracking to his own goalbox to help clear the ball. Call him Jurgen.
Taylor Twellman is probably the most annoying commentator there is.
Pretty cool goal! Vamos!
Or Bill Hamid.
I think the local high school kids can finish better than this.
Pretty sure Okugo is Philly’s most dangerous offensive player.
Hey guys, remember when players like Opara and Assobbugmonde started over Okugo in the Olympics Qs?
In Philly’s defense — they only have six good players, five of whom are defenders or d-mids, one of whom is suspended, and the other of whom is Freddy Adu.
It’s been awful–so sloppy.
From the sound of it, maybe I’m lucky.
ESPN3 with the blackout gut punch. Wish I could watch this game online.
Someone has kidnapped DC United Bill Hamid and replaced him with US U-23 Bill Hamid.
Can’t believe this guy was ever the national team starter over Sean Johnson.