Major League Soccer Regular Season - 10
Columbus Crew 2 - 0 FT Philadelphia Union
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
4' M. Arfsten
D. Jean Jacques 39'
45' S. Bangoura
45'+3 M. Arfsten
↓ J. Bueno ↑J. Lukic 45'+7
HT
↓ P. Ndinga ↑B. Bender 46'
63' ↓ H. Picard ↑S. Moreira
↓ C. Sullivan ↑I. Vassilev 66'
↓ J. Rafanello ↑A. Anello 66'
70' ↓ D. Rossi ↑J. Thiare
70' ↓ T. Habroune ↑D. Gazdag
81' ↓ S. Bangoura ↑A. Sejdic
81' ↓ M. Arfsten ↑M. Farsi
↓ B. Damiani ↑E. Alladoh 84'
J. Sery Larsen 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Columbus Crew
Goalkeepers
Patrick Schulte 
MAGNET
52
Activity
52
Activity
52
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Marcelo Herrera 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rudy Camacho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sean Zawadzki 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Malte Amundsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Maximilian Arfsten 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Sekou Tidiany Bangoura
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Dylan Chambost
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
64
Passes
8
Duels
Hugo Picard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Forwards
Diego Rossi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Taha Habroune
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
BENCH
Nicholas Hagen 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Steven Moreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yevhen Cheberko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cesar Ruvalcaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamed Farsi 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Amar Sejdic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dániel Gazdag
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jamal Thiare
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nariman Akhundzade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Philadelphia Union
Goalkeepers
Andre Blake
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Nathan Harriel 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
15
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Japhet Sery Larsen
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Olwethu Makhanya
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Philippe Ndinga 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Danley Jean Jacques
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesus Bueno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
45
Entry
Jeremy Rafanello
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Cavan Sullivan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Forwards
Milan Iloski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Damiani
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
BENCH
Andrew Rick
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Geiner Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jovan Lukić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ben Bender
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Indiana Vassilev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Bedoya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Agustin Anello
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ezekiel Alladoh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malik Jakupovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/29/2025 | Columbus Crew | 1 - 0 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | Lower.com Field |
| 05/10/2025 | Philadelphia Union | 2 - 2 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Subaru Park |
| 10/05/2024 | Columbus Crew | 3 - 2 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | Lower.com Field |
| 08/28/2024 | Philadelphia Union | 0 - 1 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Subaru Park |
| 08/21/2024 | Columbus Crew | 3 - 1 | Philadelphia Union | Leagues Cup | Lower.com Field |
| 09/30/2023 | Columbus Crew | 1 - 1 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | Lower.com Field |
| 02/26/2023 | Philadelphia Union | 4 - 1 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Subaru Park |
| 07/03/2022 | Columbus Crew | 0 - 0 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | Lower.com Field |
| 04/09/2022 | Philadelphia Union | 1 - 0 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Subaru Park |
| 10/03/2021 | Philadelphia Union | 3 - 0 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Subaru Park |
06/29/2025
05/10/2025
10/05/2024
08/28/2024
08/21/2024
09/30/2023
02/26/2023
07/03/2022
04/09/2022
10/03/2021
Columbus Crew Win
Philadelphia Union Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -9
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +15
P: 10 GD: +6
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 10 GD: +8
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 11 GD: -11
P: 11 GD: -6
P: 11 GD: -16
P: 10 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Arfsten’s Lethal Brace Lifts Crew Out of the MLS Cellar
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 23/100. In a desperate Eastern Conference showdown, Maximilian Arfsten’s clinical finishing dragged Columbus out of their recent slump and left a disjointed Philadelphia searching for answers.
The Opening Act
With both squads lingering at the bottom of the table on just five points apiece, the Stakes at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field could not have been clearer. Columbus Crew understood the assignment immediately, approaching the contest with the urgency of a true six-pointer. Just four minutes into the match, M. Arfsten broke the deadlock, capping off a fluid attacking sequence to set an aggressive tone. This early opener completely shattered the pre-game tactical Balance, forcing Philadelphia Union to abandon their initial defensive posture and chase the game. Despite eventually tallying nine total shots throughout the evening, the visitors struggled horribly to find the target. Their offensive thrusts lacked conviction, repeatedly misfiring from distance and failing to truly test the Columbus defensive shape when it mattered most.
The Pivot
As the first half painfully wound down for the visitors, Philadelphia seemed poised to head to the locker room trailing by just a single goal. Veteran goalkeeper Andre Blake did everything in his power to keep the struggling Union afloat, registering four crucial saves to deny the home side a larger advantage. However, the definitive turning point arrived in the third minute of first-half stoppage time. Arfsten struck again with ruthless precision. Finding a pocket of space just before the whistle, he hammered home his second goal of the night, dealing a psychological blow from which Philadelphia would never recover. The brutal timing of this devastating second strike effectively killed any tactical adjustments or momentum the visiting coaching staff hoped to build during the intermission.
The Resolution
After the break, the Crew masterfully sucked the life out of the contest to secure the result. Comfortably controlling 57% of the possession, they dictated the tempo and neutralized any lingering Philadelphia threats. They leaned heavily on defender Sean Zawadzki, who delivered a towering, man-of-the-match performance. His composed interventions and sharp distribution stifled the Union's increasingly desperate and disjointed attacks. The visitors grew palpably frustrated as the clock ticked down and their offensive output stagnated at a meager 0.73 expected goals. That mounting frustration finally boiled over in the 94th minute, pushing the match's Intensity to a bitter, ugly peak when J. Sery Larsen was shown a straight red card. This 2-0 victory provides a massive, morale-boosting lifeline for Columbus, leaving Philadelphia marooned at the absolute bottom of the standings.
Key Questions
How did the red card for J. Sery Larsen impact the match?
Arriving in the 94th minute, the dismissal had no tactical impact on the 2-0 outcome, serving only as a final mark of frustration for Philadelphia.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A Mid-Table Grind in Ohio
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 16/100. A clash between two struggling sides offers little in terms of league stakes, making this a fixture strictly for the die-hards.
The Setup
Columbus Crew and Philadelphia Union meet at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field with barely a spark of momentum between them. Sitting 12th and 13th respectively, the Stakes are dismally low. The hosts are desperate to snap a winless home streak, dragging a miserable Form rating into the weekend. Despite the general gloom, there are bright spots. Wessam Abou Ali and Maximilian Arfsten are providing decent output for Columbus, propping up a respectable Stars rating. Meanwhile, Philadelphia hopes Cavan Sullivan can inject some life into a dormant midfield that has completely lacked rhythm this season. A reasonable Balance rating suggests the teams are evenly matched, though mostly due to their shared deficiencies.
Key Battle
It comes down to the Columbus forward line against a fragile Philadelphia defensive unit. The visitors have bled goals early this season, shipping 12 in just eight games. If the home attack cannot exploit those glaring defensive cracks in front of their own fans, they deserve to walk away empty-handed.
Our Prediction
Expect a scrappy affair. Columbus should edge it, simply because the visitors look entirely disjointed. A narrow 2-1 victory for the Crew feels right, leaning heavily on moments of individual inspiration rather than cohesive team play.