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How Philadelphia Union can win the Supporters' Shield this weekend

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The Philadelphia Union can lift the 2025 Supporters' Shield on Saturday when they host New York City FC at Subaru Park (7:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).

In their first season under head coach Bradley Carnell, Philadelphia are four points ahead with two games remaining (63 points; 19W-7L-6D). The club also won the Shield in 2020.

Each year, the Supporters' Shield is awarded to the team with the most regular-season points. The Shield winner also gets hosting priority for MLS Cup presented by Audi on Dec. 6.

Philadelphia will clinch the Supporters' Shield if:

  1. Philadelphia win vs. New York City or...
  2. Philadelphia draw vs. New York City AND Miami lose/draw vs. New England AND Cincinnati lose/draw at New York AND Vancouver lose/draw vs. San Jose AND LAFC lose/draw vs. Atlanta or...
  3. Miami lose/draw vs. New England AND Cincinnati lose at New York AND San Diego lose/draw at Houston AND Vancouver lose vs. San Jose AND LAFC lose/draw vs. Atlanta