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Philadelphia Union claim playoff spot by extending unbeaten run to eight matches

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The Philadelphia Union's Brian Carroll hurdles Toronto FC's Ryan Johnson during a 1-1 tie at PPL Park in Chester, Pa. on Staurday afternoon. The Union clinched a spot in the MLS playoffs in front of a stadiun-record crowd of 19,178 fans. Philadelphia ends the regular season Thursday night on the road against the New York Red Bulls.

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Philadelphia Union manager Peter Nowak reacts at the end of a 1-1 tie with Toronto FC at PPL Park in Chester, Pa. on Saturday.

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Philadelphia Union striker Veljko Paunovic, right, gets a touch on the ball near Toronto FC's Andy Iro during a 1-1 tie Saturday at PPL Park in Chester, Pa.

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The Philadelphia Union's Sebastien Le Toux (left) fights for possession near Toronto FC's Nathan Sturgis during a 1-1 tie at PPL Park in Chester, Pa. on Saturday.

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The Philadelphia Union's Sheanon Williams (right) shields Toronto FC's Ryan Johnson from the ball Saturday during a 1-1 tie at PPL Park in Chester, Pa.

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