Philadelphia Union II continues its remarkable campaign looking to secure a postseason spot as they head to Florida for a showdown with Inter Miami CF II on Sunday evening. Don't miss the contest with coverage starting at 7PM on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
Despite being the youngest team in average age across MLS NEXT Pro, Union II seeks to become the first team in the Eastern Conference to secure a playoff spot after picking up an important three points against Carolina Core FC on Wednesday night. The Union's youth contributed on both ends of the pitch with homegrown Nick Pariano scoring his first goal as a professional with a penalty kick conversion in the third minute and David Vazquez and CJ Olney combining late in the second half to secure the 2-0 victory.
With the win the Boys in Blue returned to the top spot in the East with 46 points earned with four matches left in the regular season. The Union currently sit eight points ahead of the playoff line and could secure a third-consecutive trip to the MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs with a draw on Sunday evening. Marlon LeBlanc's side won't want to just settle for a road draw as they still are battling for the top spot in the conference with FC Cincinnati 2 just one point behind Union II as the pressure grows late in the season.
The match on Sunday is just as important for Miami as they enter sitting in the No. 7 spot in the table but three points combined with other results could send them up as high as third place. Entering the weekend 13 of the Eastern Conference's 15 teams are still in playoff contention with first to ninth split by just eight points. Despite their lower position in the standings, Inter Miami CF II owns the best home record at home with seven wins and just two losses in front of their fans. They enter with an eight-match unbeaten streak at Chase Stadium and will be fully rested after picking up a 2-0 road win last Sunday against Huntsville City FC.
