"The mood is, for sure, playing for something to win and not trying to play to protect something to lose. That then creates a bit of freedom within the squad. If I now, all of a sudden, change the narrative from how I started the season and have a fearful approach and a fear of failure, then the guys are all doomed to fail."
"For us, it's about keeping true to who we are as a squad, regardless of how many games are left and regardless of who is behind us. We know where we are as a group. It's important for us to acknowledge that and embrace that. I have never felt a sense of anxiety in the team. I think that has been what is so special about working with this group."
Philadelphia Union lead Cincinnati by two points and sit three points ahead of San Diego with three regular-season matches remaining. Inter Miami, powered by Lionel Messi, sits five points back in the East with two matches in hand and represents a major threat. The Union returned to winning with a 1-0 victory over New England after a 7-0 defeat by Vancouver. The team employs a risk-taking, high-press style that creates chances at both ends, and the squad emphasizes freedom, confidence and staying true to its identity despite late-season fatigue concerns. Philadelphia travel to Audi Field to face an improving DC United under Rene Weiler.
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