Union Visit FC Dallas Seeking to Continue Sterling Run
Philadelphia Union head into Saturday’s road clash with FC Dallas looking to cap off a flawless May and extend their dominance in MLS play. The Union currently lead the league in both wins and points and are riding an eight-match unbeaten streak (6-0-2).
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Their latest triumph came midweek in Toronto, where Kai Wagner starred with a stoppage-time winner after providing an assist for Nathan Harriel’s equalizer in the 86th minute. That clutch performance lifted Philadelphia (10-3-3, 33 points) to a 2-1 win and further solidified their standing as the top road team in MLS this season with a 5-2-0 record away from home.
“Things haven’t been perfect, but things have been great,” said Union coach Bradley Carnell. “There’s a synergy, alignment, and a synchronization in everything we do.”
FC Dallas Leaning on Resilience Amid Rough Patch
FC Dallas (4-6-5, 17 points) remains winless in MLS play through May (0-3-2) but showed remarkable grit on Wednesday in a thrilling 3-3 draw against FC Cincinnati. After falling behind 2-0 in the first half, the Toros stormed back with goals from Petar Musa, Anderson Julio, and a stoppage-time equalizer from Sebastien Ibeagha.
It was the third time this season that Dallas has clawed back from a two-goal deficit to earn points — a testament to their refusal to fold, even amid adversity.
“We can compete with everybody,” said defender Marco Farfan. “It’s just fixing up the details. … We need to be able to take advantage and get three points.”
Dallas has not won a match since their dramatic 4-3 road win over Inter Miami on April 27 and currently sits 11th in the Western Conference. Hosting the league’s hottest team won’t make things easier, but with their knack for comebacks and fighting mentality, the Toros could be primed for an upset.
This matchup presents key contrasts — the Union’s structured brilliance versus Dallas’ chaotic resilience — making it one to watch for fans and those following MLS Betting Predictions and Match Strategies.
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