The D.C. United–Philadelphia Union rivalry or the Union–United rivalry (sometimes referred to as the Colonial Cup or the Shertz–Gemmell Cup) is a

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between

D.C. United D.C. United is an American professional soccer club based in Washington, D.C. The club competes in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Eastern Conference. Domestically, the club has won four MLS Cups (league championships), four Supp ...

and the

Philadelphia Union The Philadelphia Union are an American professional soccer club based in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The club competes in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Eastern Conference. Founded on February 28, 2008, the Union began ...

, who both play in the Eastern Conference of

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. One of the several I-95 derbies, the two clubs began playing against each other regularly since 2010, when Philadelphia Union entered MLS as an expansion team. Philadelphia has an advantage over D.C. United with 24 overall victories and 21 regular season victories. D.C. United have the advantage in overall U.S. Open Cup victories with three. The two team's stadiums are separated by 120 miles (193 kilometers), allowing both clubs' fans to travel routinely to away matches. In the early 2010s, the rivalry was primarily dominated by D.C. United, although in the late 2010s into the mid-2020s, the rivalry has been dominated by the Philadelphia Union.

Background

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in the

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, and more recently, the

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. During the days of the now-defunct

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, there were rivalries between the

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and the

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and eventually the Philadelphia Fury. Before the

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, the

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fulfilled its promise to

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by aiding in the foundation of a new professional league, which would become

(MLS). On June 15, 1994, MLS selected Washington, D.C. out of twenty-two applicants to host one of the league's first seven franchises, with three more added before the league's launch. United would be one of the 10 charter clubs in Major League Soccer, playing their first season in 1996. In United's early years, they quickly established themselves as one of the elite clubs in MLS winning four

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titles, four

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titles, two

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titles, and a

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title, all prior to Philadelphia being awarded an expansion franchise. While there had been talk of expanding an MLS club in Philadelphia as far back as 2001, the announcement of a formal MLS franchise in Philadelphia came in 2008 when the league announced Philadelphia as the 16th club, joining the league in 2010. The finalization of the club was the result of a $47 million package approved by Delaware County politicians and Pennsylvania governor

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that included the cost of

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and a major

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project. Ahead of the

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, both clubs were pitted in the Eastern Conference of MLS and played each other twice: one home and one away leg, marking the first meetings between the Union and United.

History

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The rivalry's roots can be traced back to the Union's first-ever home match on April 10, 2010, a 3–2 victory over D.C. United in front of 35,000 fans at

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. In that game, Union forward

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scored a

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, etching his name in the club's history. D.C. United's Jaime Moreno also contributed with a stunning goal, which remains a highlight in the early days of the rivalry. Despite Philadelphia's first triumph, D.C. United managed to win the only other match between the two teams that season, thanks to two goals from Danny Allsopp. Tensions began to rise in 2011 when the teams met in a

play-in match. In a dramatic contest, the Union equalized despite being down a player, but D.C. United ultimately won in a penalty shootout. The emotional and heated nature of the game signaled the growing intensity between the two clubs. Later that season, the Union secured a crucial home win with a brace from Le Toux and a goal from Michael Farfan, pushing Philadelphia closer to its first playoff appearance. By 2012, matches between D.C. United and Philadelphia Union were known for their physicality and high stakes. The rivalry escalated during another U.S. Open Cup contest, where Philadelphia triumphed after a hard-fought battle. On the league side, games between the two teams remained heated, with players from both teams being ejected during a contentious August draw at RFK Stadium. That game featured notable incidents, including a missed penalty by Dwayne De Rosario, adding to the tension between the sides. In 2013, the rivalry took on new dimensions when Philadelphia won at RFK Stadium for the first time. The Union used a quote from D.C. goalkeeper Bill Hamid guaranteeing victory as motivation, with

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scoring twice in a 3–2 win. The rivalry continued to build as the teams clashed in both league play and the U.S. Open Cup, with each match proving highly competitive. While the rivalry is known for its on-field intensity, there were moments of solidarity off the field. In 2014, supporters of both clubs came together for a tailgate to honor Eric Schertz, a Union fan who had passed away days prior to the matchup. The show of respect between the teams’ supporters contrasted sharply with the competitive nature of their encounters on the pitch. Despite this, the Union struggled against D.C. United that season, losing twice in 1-0 games. After a quieter 2014, the rivalry reignited in 2015 with several dramatic matches. Philadelphia secured a memorable stoppage-time victory at home, while also advancing in the U.S. Open Cup after defeating D.C. United despite being reduced to 10 men. D.C. United, however, managed to earn some key wins at home, including a come-from-behind victory in July 2015 after trailing by two goals. By 2016, with Philadelphia showing signs of improvement and both teams fighting for playoff spots, the rivalry took on added significance. The Union's acquisition of former D.C. United player

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further fueled the narrative, as Pontius switched sides in the rivalry. In 2016, MLSSoccer.com as part of its "Rivalry Week" promotion listed an online poll for fans to name the rivalry between the two clubs. The options were the I-95 Cup, the Capital Cup, the Freedom Cup or the Colonial Cup. The poll in general was panned by fans and met with heavy criticism from the media as an attempt to manufacture the rivalry. Instead, some journalists suggested naming the rivalry as the "Schertz–Gemmell Cup" in respect to the late Schertz as to Kenneth Gemmell, who passed away in late 2015. Ultimately, the fan poll on X, then called Twitter, resulted in the "Colonial Cup" being the winner, although the rivalry is rarely referred to as that term. Into the late 2010s and early 2020s the rivalry intensified, marked with heavily decisive victories the Union had over United, particularly in 2022 when the Union beat United in both matches of the regular season, by an aggregate score of 13–0: winning 7–0 at home and 6–0 on the road.

Results

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Players and transfers

United, then Union

Union, then United

Statistics

All-time wins

Honors

With 13 major honors,

have won more major competitions than any other

club, and are tied for the most of any North American soccer franchise ever. D.C. United won their first major title in 1996, winning the

1996 MLS Cup MLS Cup 1996 was the inaugural edition of the MLS Cup, the championship match of Major League Soccer (MLS), the top-level soccer league of the United States. Hosted at Foxboro Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on October 20, 1996, it was c ...

championship. Since then, they have claimed three additional MLS Cups (league championship), four

s (league premiership), three

s (national championship) and one

title (continental championship). In addition, United won the 1998 Copa Interamericana, an infrequently-held and now-defunct super cup between the champions of CONCACAF and CONMEBOL. Philadelphia won their sole major title in 2020 when they won the Supporters Shield for having the best regular season record. They reached the U.S. Open Cup final in 2014, 2015, and 2018 and in 2022 were the runners-up in the MLS Cup final. :''Table correct as of January 22, 2023''

Top goalscorers

Bold denotes player is still able to play in competition. Updated through the game played on November 8, 2020 , ''at least three goals included in table''

Eastern Conference standings finishes

• Total: D.C. United with 6 higher finishes, Philadelphia Union with 9 higher finishes.

Notes

References

External links

D.C. United

Philadelphia Union
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