What happened: Sullivan opened the scoring with a 43rd-minute penalty, then helped create goals in first-half stoppage time and the 49th minute. [Philadelphia Union match details](https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/news/box-score-philadelphia-union-5-fc-cincinnati-0)
Why it matters: The performance follows Sullivan's July return from an ACL injury. Philadelphia entered Wednesday having climbed into ninth place and playoff positioning. [Union match preview](https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/news/preview-red-hot-union-host-fc-cincinnati-for-midweek-showdown)
By the numbers: Philadelphia has earned 23 of a possible 27 points during its nine-match unbeaten league run: seven wins and two draws. [MLS](https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/brotherly-love-cavan-sullivan-steals-show-in-philadelphia-rout)
What to watch: Union Insider airs Friday at 11 p.m. on PHL17.