Columbus Crew defeated Philadelphia Union 2–0 in MLS action, capitalizing on clinical finishing despite generating modest underlying metrics. The hosts dominated the contest through disciplined 4–4–2 structure, creating chances with an expected goals figure of 1.02 from seven attempts, four of which tested the goalkeeper. Philadelphia's attacking play proved wasteful; despite registering ten shots, they mustered only two on target and accumulated just 0.8 xG, with their goalkeeper recording a perfect 100 per cent save percentage across two efforts. Maximilian Arfsten opened the scoring for Columbus, whilst the visitors' Nathan Harriel was unable to convert his chances. The Union's defensive vulnerability—conceding 0.06 post-shot xG above their goalkeeper's expected performance—proved decisive, as did Crew's superior shot conversion. Referee Filip Dujic oversaw the contest without incident. Columbus consolidate their position with a convincing home victory.