Major League Soccer Regular Season - 16
Philadelphia Union 3 - 1 FT New York Red Bulls
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
9' M. Iloski
C. Cowell (E. Forsberg) 38'
HT
↓ M. Dos Santos ↑O. Valencia 46'
56' ↓ J. Sery Larsen ↑N. Pierre
57' I. Vassilev (F. Westfield)
66' N. Pierre (K. Wagner)
73' ↓ I. Vassilev ↑Q. Sullivan
↓ J. Marshall-Rutty ↑J. Bazan 74'
↓ E. Forsberg ↑G. Berggren 75'
↓ C. Cowell ↑M. Sofo 75'
R. Donkor 77'
85' ↓ M. Iloski ↑E. Alladoh
85' ↓ C. Sullivan ↑J. Bueno
O. Valencia 85'
G. Berggren 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Philadelphia Union
Goalkeepers
Andre Blake 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Frankie Westfield 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Nathan Harriel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Japhet Sery Larsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Kai Wagner
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Cavan Sullivan 
DRIBBLER
6
Dribbles
6
Dribbles
6
Attempts
100%
Success %
Danley Jean Jacques 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Jovan Lukić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Indiana Vassilev 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Bruno Damiani
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Milan Iloski
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
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
Neil Pierre 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
40
Minutes
7.5
Rating
Ben Bender
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Bedoya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Quinn Sullivan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesus Bueno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
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
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
New York Red Bulls
Goalkeepers
Ethan Horvath
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Justin Che
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dylan Nealis 
MAGNET
94
Activity
94
Activity
81
Passes
13
Duels
Matthew Dos Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Ronald Donkor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adri Mehmeti
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
57
Passes
16
Duels
Emil Forsberg
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Cade Cowell
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Julian Hall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Ruvalcaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
John McCarthy
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Omar Valencia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tim Parker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julián Bazán
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Gustav Berggren
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nathan Worth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammed Sofo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mijahir Jiménez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andy Rojas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/16/2025 | New York Red Bulls | 1 - 0 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | Sports Illustrated Stadium |
| 08/13/2025 | Philadelphia Union | 3 - 2 | New York Red Bulls | US Open Cup | Subaru Park |
| 07/12/2025 | Philadelphia Union | 2 - 0 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Subaru Park |
| 08/31/2024 | New York Red Bulls | 0 - 2 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
| 07/06/2024 | Philadelphia Union | 0 - 0 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Subaru Park |
| 09/03/2023 | Philadelphia Union | 4 - 1 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Subaru Park |
| 08/09/2023 | Philadelphia Union | 1 - 1 (PEN 4-3) | New York Red Bulls | Leagues Cup | Subaru Park |
| 05/06/2023 | New York Red Bulls | 0 - 1 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
| 09/03/2022 | New York Red Bulls | 0 - 2 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
| 05/14/2022 | Philadelphia Union | 1 - 1 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Subaru Park |
08/16/2025
08/13/2025
07/12/2025
08/31/2024
07/06/2024
09/03/2023
08/09/2023
05/06/2023
09/03/2022
05/14/2022
Philadelphia Union Win
New York Red Bulls Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +17
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 12 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +9
P: 13 GD: 0
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 12 GD: +2
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: +4
P: 13 GD: -14
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 14 GD: -11
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 18 | 40 | 35 | 14 | +21 | |
| 2 | Inter Miami | 18 | 38 | 45 | 32 | +13 | |
| 3 | New England Revolution | 17 | 30 | 28 | 21 | +7 | |
| 4 | Chicago Fire | 17 | 29 | 32 | 23 | +9 | |
| 5 | New York City FC | 18 | 26 | 31 | 24 | +7 | |
| 6 | FC Cincinnati | 18 | 26 | 45 | 44 | +1 | |
| 7 | Charlotte | 18 | 25 | 29 | 27 | +2 | |
| 8 | New York Red Bulls | 18 | 25 | 29 | 39 | -10 | |
| 9 | DC United | 18 | 23 | 26 | 29 | -3 | |
| 10 | Orlando City SC | 18 | 20 | 30 | 47 | -17 | |
| 11 | Columbus Crew | 18 | 20 | 26 | 28 | -2 | |
| 12 | Toronto FC | 18 | 17 | 24 | 32 | -8 | |
| 13 | Philadelphia Union | 18 | 16 | 25 | 33 | -8 | |
| 14 | CF Montreal | 18 | 16 | 24 | 35 | -11 | |
| 15 | Atlanta United FC | 18 | 12 | 19 | 33 | -14 |
P: 18 GD: +21
P: 18 GD: +13
P: 17 GD: +7
P: 17 GD: +9
P: 18 GD: +7
P: 18 GD: +1
P: 18 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: -10
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -17
P: 18 GD: -2
P: 18 GD: -8
P: 18 GD: -8
P: 18 GD: -11
P: 18 GD: -14
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Subaru Park Stunner
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 55/100. A ruthless masterclass in counter-attacking as the basement-dwelling Union tear through New York’s possession to flip the script at Subaru Park.
Opening Act
Subaru Park witnessed immediate fireworks as the home side refused to play the victim. Philadelphia Union threw out the form book, jumping ahead in the ninth minute through M. Iloski. Despite coming into this match languishing in 15th place, they pressed with fierce purpose. New York Red Bulls dominated possession to the tune of 63 percent, but it was all sterile passing in the middle third. The Intensity of Philadelphia’s transitions was staggering, turning every loose ball into a devastating counter-attack. The visitors did manage to claw their way back before halftime when C. Cowell finished off a slick feed from E. Forsberg. Yet, even with the score leveled, the momentum clearly belonged to the relentless underdogs in blue and gold.
The Pivot
Coming out of the locker room, the expected Balance of power never materialized. New York held the ball, but Philadelphia held the hammer. The defining moment arrived in the 57th minute. I. Vassilev struck cleanly past the diving keeper after F. Westfield unpicked the high defensive line with a brilliant pass. The visitors were reeling. It could have been a blowout much earlier if not for the heroics of Ethan Horvath. He was left entirely exposed time and time again, putting his body on the line to register six crucial saves. Horvath single-handedly kept his squad within touching distance while his center-backs struggled to cope with the sheer volume of runners flooding the box on every turnover.
Resolution
The final nail in the coffin was driven by absolute tactical precision. The home side brought on N. Pierre to exploit the exhausted defensive legs, and the substitute needed just ten minutes to score the third goal in the 66th minute. This staggering Upset Factor was entirely deserved. Orchestrating the entire slaughter was Bruno Damiani, who carved up the opposition with four key passes and a monstrous 8.5 match rating. Philadelphia generated an incredible 23 total shots against a top-six side, proving that tactical discipline and vertical speed trump meaningless possession every day of the week. This 3-1 victory serves as a massive lifeline for their season, while New York departs with serious questions about their defensive vulnerability.
Key Questions
What made Bruno Damiani the Man of the Match?
With a standout 8.5 rating, Damiani pulled the strings all night, logging four key passes to relentlessly tear open the Red Bulls' defense.
How did substitute Bruno Damiani change the game?
Though actually starting the match, Damiani played like a game-breaker, orchestrating the transition attack that repeatedly bypassed New York's midfield and generated massive chances.
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 Season on the Brink at Subaru Park
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 39/100. An abysmal winless run at home threatens to sink Philadelphia Union entirely, while New York Red Bulls arrive ready to twist the knife.
The Setup
The Philadelphia Union campaign is rapidly turning into a total disaster. Sitting rock bottom of the table with just seven points, their Form is a massive red flag, especially considering they have failed to win a single match at Subaru Park in six attempts. Meanwhile, New York Red Bulls ride high in fifth place, boasting a far healthier Balance across the pitch. While the overall Stakes might be lower for a mid-summer regular season clash, the pressure mounting in Pennsylvania is palpable.
Key Battle
A strong Stars metric gives us hope for attacking entertainment, though it rests heavily on the shoulders of Milan Iloski. The Philadelphia attacker has been a lone bright spot in an otherwise dark campaign. He faces off against New York's Julian Hall, who has been quietly ruthless in slicing through vulnerable back lines this month.
Our Prediction
Despite expectations surprisingly leaning toward the home side finally breaking their curse, our eye test says otherwise. Expect the visitors to comfortably absorb early pressure before exposing a fragile Philadelphia defence on the counter, sneaking a narrow but deserved victory away from home.