The final Major League Soccer playoff berth is on the line tonight as I-95 rivals New York Red Bulls and Philadelphia Union clash at Red Bull Arena tonight (8pm, ESPN2).
The task is a clear one for the Red Bulls. Win or draw tonight and New York qualifies for the playoffs. Lose and New York must rely on the Portland Timbers to lose or tie in their final match in order for the Red Bulls to back into the playoffs.
The Union enter with their own goals for tonight's match. Peter Nowak's side can still clinch first place in the Eastern Conference, and a win would provide a major boost to the Union's hopes of grabbing the No. 1 seed in the East playoffs.
New York will have to get a result without star forward Thierry Henry, who is suspended after picking up a red card in last week's loss to Kansas City.
SBI will be providing live commentary on tonight's match so please feel free to follow the action here. As always, you are welcome to share your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below.
Enjoy the action (Commentary is after the jump):
