Major League Soccer Regular Season - 2
Philadelphia Union 1 - 2 FT New York City FC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Tayvon Gray 20'
23' Olwethu Makhanya
H. Wolf 36'
Aiden O'Neill 39'
HT
59' ↓ F. Westfield ↑B. Bender
59' ↓ A. Anello ↑S. Korzeniowski
67' Jovan Lukić
↓ M. Moralez ↑S. Reid 74'
83' ↓ B. Damiani ↑S. Olivas
83' ↓ M. Iloski ↑C. Sullivan
↓ H. Wolf ↑D. Baiera 83'
↓ A. O'Neill ↑K. Trewin 83'
↓ N. Mercau ↑Talles Magno 89'
89' I. Vassilev
T. Gray 90'
90'+2 Olwethu Makhanya
90'+2 Olwethu Makhanya
90'+4 ↓ I. Vassilev ↑G. Martinez
90'+5 Japhet Sery Larsen
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Philadelphia Union
Goalkeepers
A. Blake 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
F. Westfield 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
J. Sery Larsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Makhanya 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
7.2
Rating
N. Harriel 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
I. Vassilev 
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.9
Rating
D. Jean Jacques 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
J. Lukic 
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
57
Passes
14
Duels
A. Anello
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Forwards
M. Iloski
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
B. Damiani 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
A. Rick 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
G. Martinez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Bender
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
43
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Rafanello
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bedoya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Bueno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Sullivan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Olivas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Korzeniowski
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
New York City FC
Goalkeepers
M. Freese
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
T. Gray
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
Thiago Martins
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Raul Gustavo
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
K. O'Toole
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
A. O'Neill
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
K. Parks
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Ojeda 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
3
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
M. Moralez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
H. Wolf 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
N. Mercau
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
T. Romero
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Baiera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Tanasijevic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Cavallo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Trewin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Shore
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Carrizo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Talles Magno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Reid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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
Philadelphia Union Win
New York City FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
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
Gray's Stoppage-Time Dagger Stuns Subaru Park in First-Leg Thriller
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 99/100. A breathtaking finale saw New York City FC snatch a vital first-leg advantage in a match defined by late drama and goalkeeper heroics.
Opening Exchanges
Subaru Park braced for an early tactical battle, but the Stakes were immediately apparent in this crucial first leg. New York City FC edged possession at 53 percent, probing a defensive setup that relied heavily on Andre Blake. The Jamaican shot-stopper was an absolute wall, ultimately recording eight crucial saves to keep the Philadelphia Union afloat. Despite the home side's resistance, the visitors broke the deadlock in the 36th minute when H. Wolf found a sliver of space to finish a methodical attacking move. A combined 29 shots turned the pitch into a shooting gallery, reflecting an off-the-charts Intensity that refused to let up. New York dictated the rhythm, leaving the hosts to chase shadows and desperately seek a foothold before the halftime whistle blew on a tense opening chapter.
The VAR Pivot
The second half mutated into a chaotic scramble as Philadelphia pushed for an equalizer, drastically shifting the Balance of the tie. The turning point nearly arrived in the 67th minute when the hosts were awarded a penalty, sparking wild celebrations in the stands. However, those cheers were instantly silenced as VAR intervened, reviewing the sequence and correctly overturning the decision involving Jovan Lukić. That technological intervention could have derailed a lesser squad, but it only fueled the home team's desperation. They kept hunting for a lifeline, generating 2.03 expected goals overall. The visitors absorbed the pressure, sitting back and attempting to protect their slender lead to take back home. The match hung on a knife-edge, with every loose ball and physical challenge elevating the temperature on the pitch to boiling point as the final ten minutes approached.
A Frenzied Resolution
Absolute bedlam erupted in the dying moments. The hosts finally got their penalty in the 89th minute, and I. Vassilev coolly converted to seemingly salvage a draw. Yet, the Upset script was immediately shredded. Straight from the restart, New York City FC surged forward, and T. Gray unleashed a stunning 90th-minute winner to shatter the home crowd's briefly restored hope. The psychological whiplash proved too much for the Union to handle. Frustrations boiled over in stoppage time, resulting in a straight red card for Olwethu Makhanya after a heated argument with the official. The visitors escape with a 2-1 aggregate lead, setting up a blockbuster second leg on August 16. Philadelphia must now regroup and find a way to overturn this deficit on the road without one of their key defensive pieces.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Olwethu Makhanya impact the match?
Olwethu Makhanya was sent off in stoppage time for arguing, compounding Philadelphia's misery and ruling him out of the crucial second leg in August.
How did VAR change this match?
VAR drastically altered the momentum by overturning a 67th-minute penalty won by Jovan Lukić, temporarily denying Philadelphia an equalizer before the late-game chaos erupted.
How dramatic was the late winner by Andre Blake?
While Andre Blake was heroic with eight saves, it was actually Tayvon Gray who scored the dramatic 90th-minute winner for NYCFC, instantly erasing Philadelphia's late equalizer.
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.
High-Flying NYCFC Look to Compound Union's Nightmare
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 26/100. With the hosts trapped in a miserable losing streak and the visitors chasing the summit, this mismatch feels like a formality.
The Setup
The disparity in Form heading into this clash is glaring. Philadelphia Union sit dead last with zero points from five matches, suffering a disastrous five-game losing streak. Meanwhile, New York City FC are surging in second place, firmly inserting themselves into the early title race conversation. Despite a surprisingly high Balance rating that hints at some underlying tactical parity, the raw results tell a different story. Modest Stakes and a low Stars rating suggest we are in for a gritty rather than glamorous affair at Subaru Park. Crucially, this is just the first leg of their regular season tie, with the return fixture slated for August 16.
Key Battle
The defining clash will be New York City FC's fluid attacking midfield against Philadelphia's fragile, confidence-drained backline. The hosts have already shipped nine goals this season, and they must find a way to plug the gaps centrally. If the away side's forwards are allowed to dictate the tempo between the lines, the Union defence will crumble early.
Our Prediction
We expect a comfortable 2-0 victory for the visitors. New York City FC will control possession, frustrate a desperate home crowd, and patiently carve open a disorganized Philadelphia side that looks completely bereft of belief.