Preview | Union welcome Toronto FC for pivotal Decision Day finale

The Philadelphia Union will host Toronto FC on Saturday, November 7 at Subaru Park for MLS Decision Day, the league’s final regular‑season matchday that will determine playoff positioning for every team. The Union sit sixth in the Eastern Conference with 47 points. A victory against the Canadian club would lock in that spot and see the team finish the season with 50 points. A draw would guarantee a top‑seven finish, keeping the Union out of the Wild Card match that pits the 8th and 9th seeds against each other. If the Union lose and both Cincinnati and Columbus win, they would be forced into that Wild Card tie. A win or draw would secure a finish of seventh or higher, giving the Union home‑field advantage in the best‑of‑three first playoff round that begins after the November FIFA international break.

Toronto FC, already eliminated from postseason contention, are largely out of the picture in terms of stakes. They are tied for points with New York Red Bulls and New York City FC, both just below the playoff line, while Orlando City has claimed the final spot with 43 points. The Union’s recent form has been mixed: after a historic 15‑match unbeaten run, they suffered their first loss under interim head coach Ryan Richter to the New England Revolution, then earned a point against Nashville SC, and finished the month with a Halloween defeat to Cincinnati.

Key players to watch include American Designated Player Josh Sargent, who has netted nine goals since returning from Europe, and Hungarian forward Dániel Sallói, who has also scored nine times and added ten assists for Toronto. The Union have scored 62 MLS goals this season, tying the club’s 2024 team for the second‑most in a single regular season in club history.

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