Let's try a new format, making our way through the top of the Supporters’ Shield table before pivoting to the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs races. Since that’s what matters most right now, right?

Ok, in we go:

Philadelphia steamroll D.C.

I don't think much of what we saw from the Union ’s 6-0 win over D.C. United will be applicable come the playoffs. D.C.’s backline was a wreck throughout – go through the highlights and watch how many times one guy dropped when the other three stepped. By definition, you don’t face that sort of mess in the postseason (though… ok, both the Chicago and Columbus backlines have had their moments, so maybe this was good prep for what Philly could see in Round One).

But we’re not talking about the playoffs right now. We’re talking about the Shield rac

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