Major League Soccer Gameweek 19
New York City FC 2 - 3 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' B. Traore
N. Harriel 16'
43' Luighi
J. Lukic 44'
45'+2 Luighi
HT
D. Jean Jacques (C. Sullivan) 48'
M. Iloski 51'
60' ↓ J. Shore ↑M. Carrizo
60' ↓ K. Parks ↑K. O'Toole
↓ J. Lukic ↑J. Bueno 62'
67' ↓ Luighi ↑Talles Magno
67' ↓ B. Traore ↑M. Jones
B. Damiani (C. Sullivan) 69'
↓ I. Vassilev ↑Q. Sullivan 70'
B. Damiani (Q. Sullivan) 75'
78' ↓ M. Murray ↑Raul Gustavo
79' T. Gray
↓ C. Sullivan ↑A. Bedoya 80'
K. Wagner 85'
90' M. Jones
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
New York City FC
Goalkeepers
Matthew Freese 
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
3
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Tayvon Gray 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Max Murray 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles
James Sands 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Nico Cavallo
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Jonathan Shore 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Keaton Parks 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Andrés Perea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Agustin Ojeda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luighi Hanri 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.2
Rating
Bénie Traoré 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Tomás Romero 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mitja Ilenič
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raul Gustavo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin O'Toole
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Máximo Carrizo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
El Hadij Samb
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Pierre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Talles Magno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malachi Jones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Philadelphia Union
Goalkeepers
Andre Blake
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Frankie Westfield
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Neil Pierre 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.6
Rating
Nathan Harriel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kai Wagner
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Cavan Sullivan
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
Danley Jean Jacques
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Jovan Lukić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Indiana Vassilev
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.5
Rating
Forwards
Bruno Damiani 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Milan Iloski
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Andrew Rick
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Japhet Sery Larsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Bedoya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Quinn Sullivan 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
20
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Jesus Bueno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ben Bender
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeremy Rafanello
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Agustin Anello
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ezekiel Alladoh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/01/2026 | Philadelphia Union | 1 - 2 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Subaru Park |
| 11/24/2025 | Philadelphia Union | 0 - 1 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Subaru Park |
| 10/04/2025 | Philadelphia Union | 1 - 0 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Subaru Park |
| 04/12/2025 | New York City FC | 1 - 0 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | Citi Field |
| 09/18/2024 | New York City FC | 1 - 5 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | Yankee Stadium |
| 05/15/2024 | Philadelphia Union | 1 - 2 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Subaru Park |
| 01/27/2024 | New York City FC | 1 - 3 | Philadelphia Union | Friendlies Clubs | Al Lang Stadium |
| 07/15/2023 | Philadelphia Union | 2 - 1 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Subaru Park |
| 05/27/2023 | New York City FC | 1 - 3 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | Citi Field |
| 10/31/2022 | Philadelphia Union | 3 - 1 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Subaru Park |
03/01/2026
11/24/2025
10/04/2025
04/12/2025
09/18/2024
05/15/2024
01/27/2024
07/15/2023
05/27/2023
10/31/2022
New York City FC Win
Philadelphia Union Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 16 GD: +21
P: 14 GD: +8
P: 16 GD: +7
P: 15 GD: +5
P: 16 GD: +5
P: 15 GD: +2
P: 17 GD: -10
P: 15 GD: +6
P: 15 GD: -1
P: 16 GD: -14
P: 15 GD: -3
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: -7
P: 14 GD: -4
P: 16 GD: -9
League Standings
P: 21 GD: +26
P: 21 GD: +9
P: 20 GD: +11
P: 21 GD: +7
P: 21 GD: +6
P: 21 GD: +2
P: 21 GD: +5
P: 21 GD: -12
P: 21 GD: -17
P: 21 GD: -6
P: 21 GD: -8
P: 21 GD: -7
P: 21 GD: -10
P: 21 GD: -6
P: 20 GD: -12
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Damiani's Brace Seals Sensational Union Comeback
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 87/100. An astonishing 3-2 turnaround at Yankee Stadium showcased the sheer unpredictability of the league, as a commanding home advantage crumbled into an unforgettable underdog triumph.
Opening Act
A relentless start from New York City FC set the tone for what looked like a routine home victory. The hosts edged possession in the early stages and immediately capitalized on defensive frailties, operating with a high Intensity that left the visitors scrambling. In just the fourth minute, Bénie Traoré stepped up to confidently convert a penalty, sending the home crowd into early celebrations. Philadelphia struggled to find any attacking rhythm in the first half, repeatedly giving up ground to a confident New York midfield. The situation grew even more dire for the visitors right before the halftime whistle. Luighi was handed the responsibility from the spot in first-half stoppage time, scoring the second penalty of the night. At 2-0 down, the away side appeared destined for another frustrating defeat on the road.
The Pivot
Coming out of the locker room, the dynamic shifted in a way nobody anticipated. The Balance of play flipped dramatically as Philadelphia Union adopted a vastly more aggressive stance. Just three minutes into the second half, D. Jean Jacques smashed home a crucial lifeline, finishing off a brilliant sequence orchestrated by C. Sullivan. That early goal shattered New York's defensive confidence and turned Yankee Stadium into a nerve-wracking environment. The visitors pressed high, generating a high volume of chances and pinning the hosts back. In the 69th minute, the turning point truly arrived. Bruno Damiani found the back of the net, again assisted by the creative vision of C. Sullivan. Suddenly, the two-goal deficit had been entirely erased, and momentum rested squarely with a revitalized Philadelphia squad hungry for more.
Resolution
The final fifteen minutes delivered pure chaos and a defining twist. Riding a massive wave of momentum, Philadelphia completed their miraculous comeback in the 75th minute. Damiani struck again for his brace, this time connecting with substitute Q. Sullivan to give the away side their first lead of the night. The Upset factor was absolutely off the charts, as the 15th-placed side stunned a team firmly entrenched in the upper half of the standings. The hosts threw bodies forward in a desperate attempt to salvage a point, but the visiting defense held firm through the final whistle. This remarkable 3-2 away victory provides a massive shot of adrenaline for a struggling Union squad, while New York City must figure out how such a commanding lead slipped entirely through their fingers.
Key Questions
What made Bruno Damiani the Man of the Match?
He sparked a miraculous turnaround by scoring a ruthless brace in just six second-half minutes, securing all three points for the visitors.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
Two early penalty conversions from the hosts were completely canceled out by a relentless, three-goal attacking surge from Philadelphia in the second half.
How did New York City FC complete the comeback from behind?
Actually, Philadelphia Union completed the comeback. After falling behind 2-0 to early penalties, they rallied with three second-half goals to stun the hosts.
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.
Goal Fest Awaits at Yankee Stadium
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 54/100. An intriguing clash of styles where defensive frailties on both sides promise high-scoring entertainment despite the table disparity.
The Setup
New York City FC sit comfortably in fifth, but their Balance tells a different story. They leak goals. The Philadelphia Union roll into Yankee Stadium sitting 13th, but riding a fierce resurgence. The visitors boast a blistering Form rating lately, completely at odds with their overall league position. With a modest Stakes verdict due to the massive gap in the standings, the tactical shackles should be fully off. Both sides concede for fun, making a clean sheet highly unlikely in this regular season contest.
Key Battle
The Stars are aligning in the final third. Nicolás Fernández has been slicing through opposing defences for the hosts all season. He comes directly up against the away side's talisman, Milan Iloski, who is on an absolute tear right now. Whoever dictates the tempo and converts their chances first will control this shootout.
Our Prediction
We expect a chaotic draw. The hosts have the home advantage and overall consistency, but the Union's recent momentum and lethal finishing make them incredibly dangerous. Expect a thrilling 2-2 finish where the visitors snatch a point on the break.