SB Nation Philly - Philadelphia Union Draws With Toronto FChttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48987/philly-fave.png2012-09-17T17:42:47-04:00http://philly.sbnation.com/rss/stream/31109212012-09-17T17:42:47-04:002012-09-17T17:42:47-04:002012 MLS Standings: Union Remain 9th In Eastern Conference
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<p>With eight games remaining in the MLS regular season, the Philadelphia Union's playoff chances are slim to none. After earning a 1-1 draw against <a href="https://www.wakingthered.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Toronto FC</a> this weekend, the Union remain in ninth place in the Eastern Conference.</p>
<p>Philadelphia is 17 points behind <a href="https://www.blackandredunited.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">D.C. United</a>, who currently holds the fifth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Facing the worst team in the MLS this season, the Union had a good chance to pick up three points against Toronto FC, but needed a late goal to even come away with a draw.</p>
<p>With a win, Philadelphia would have jumped the <a href="https://www.thebentmusket.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">New England Revolution</a> for eighth place in the East. The Union's 27 points put them in 18th place out of 19 MLS teams although Philadelphia's 1.04 points per game is tied 15th overall.</p>
<p>The Union will have a chance to move up the standings this week when they host D.C. United on Thursday.</p>
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https://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-union/2012/9/17/3348988/major-league-soccer-2012-standingsMark Sandritter2012-09-15T22:27:11-04:002012-09-15T22:27:11-04:00Philadelphia Union Vs Toronto FC Final Score: Union Rallies, Earns 1-1 Tie
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<figcaption>TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 15: Sheanon Williams #25 of the Philadelphia Union celebrates his goal against Toronto FC during MLS action at the BMO Field September 15, 2012 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Abelimages/Getty Images) | Getty Images</figcaption>
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<p>The Philadelphia Union earned one point against Toronto FC on Saturday night.</p> <p>The Philadelphia Union played <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.wakingthered.com/">Toronto FC</a> to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night at BMO Field.</p>
<p><span>Sheanon Williams</span> salvaged one point with a game-tying goal in the 84th minute.</p>
<p>It's been a struggle for the Union throughout the 2012 campaign, and their most recent match was no different. Against the team with the lowest point in the Eastern Conference, Philadelphia could only muster a point.</p>
<p>However, the Union were almost left with nothing to show for their efforts as they trailed late in the match after <span>Eric Hassli</span> put Toronto in front with a marker in the 58th minute.</p>
<p>Statistically the game was fairly even, with Toronto taking nine shots compared to the seven off of Philadelphia feet despite the Union controlling possession for 63 percent of the time.</p>
<p>Philadelphia was only able to land one of those attempts on frame, but made it count with the Williams goal.</p>
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https://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-union/2012/9/15/3339808/philadelphia-union-toronto-fc-final-recap-boxscoreMatt Verderame