Regardless of the result on Sunday, the Philadelphia Union will be in the Concacaf Champions League next season for the first time.
Orlando City’s 2-1 win over Columbus Crew on Wednesday night eliminated the Crew from the Supporters’ Shield race. The Union are guaranteed the Supporters’ Shield with a win over New England Revolution on Sunday. They would need help from other games if they drop points.
The Union are guaranteed a Champions League berth because Toronto FC can’t qualify through MLS competition and the Portland Timbers have already qualified for Champions League by winning the MLS is Back Tournament.
While the Union could still finish even on points per game with Orlando, the first tiebreaker (wins) would go to the Union since they have 13 wins to Orlando’s 11.
Portland finishes their regular season at LAFC on Sunday. The Timbers will be eliminated from the Supporters’ Shield race if they don’t beat Colorado Rapids tonight.
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