Union aim to continue strong play vs. Crew

The Philadelphia Union have an opportunity at home Sunday to go unbeaten against Columbus this season and possibly deal the Crew a blow in their bid to defend last year's MLS CUp title.

Philadelphia (10-7-9, 39 points) has taken four points from the Crew (9-11-7, 34 points), a scoreless draw at Columbus in the April 18 season opener and a 1-0 victory at home on June 23.

Columbus entered play Saturday in ninth place in t