Major League Soccer Gameweek 27
Philadelphia Union 4 - 2 FT Orlando City SC
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
11' Milan Iloski
Eduard Atuesta 12'
19' Milan Iloski (Indiana Vassilev)
Iago Teodoro 37'
Joran Gerbet 43'
HT
47' Indiana Vassilev (Jesus Bueno)
51' Milan Iloski (Indiana Vassilev)
โ Zakaria Taifi โVinicius Nogueira 54'
โ Joran Gerbet โLuis Otรกvio Costa de Aquino 54'
โ Bernardo Rhein โHarvey Graham Sarajian 54'
62' Quinn Sullivan
Ivรกn Angulo (Antoine Griezmann) 78'
79' โ Quinn Sullivan โAlejandro Bedoya
79' โ Milan Iloski โAgustin Anello
Ivรกn Angulo 84'
85' โ Indiana Vassilev โJeremy Rafanello
85' โ Bruno Damiani โEzekiel Kwame Alladoh
โ Daryl Dike โTiago Souza de Jesรบs Carvalho 89'
Martin Ojeda (Harvey Graham Sarajian) 90'
90'+1 โ Benjamin Bender โJordan Griffin
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Philadelphia Union
Goalkeepers
Andrew Rick 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Benjamin Bender 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Japhet Sery Larsen 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
57%
Duel Win %
Nathan Harriel
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Kai Wagner 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Quinn Sullivan 
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Jesรบs Bueno
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Jovan Lukiฤ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Indiana Vassilev
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
2
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Milan Iloski 
HAT-TRICK HERO
3
Goals
3
Goals
3
On Target
9.3
Rating
Bruno Damiani 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
11
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
George Marks
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jordan Griffin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Geiner Martรญnez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Sundstrom
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafael Uzcategui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Bedoya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeremy Rafanello
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ezekiel Alladoh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Augustin Anello
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Orlando City SC
Goalkeepers
Maxime Crรฉpeau 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Zakaria Taifi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
54
Entry
Iago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robin Jansson 
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
84
Passes
6
Duels
Bernardo Rhein Goncalves 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Martรญn Ojeda 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.8
Rating
Eduard Atuesta
MAGNET
95
Activity
95
Activity
74
Passes
21
Duels
Joran Gerbet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
54
Entry
Ivรกn Angulo 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Forwards
Antoine Griezmann
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Daryl Dike
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Javier Otero
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Adriรกn Marรญn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vinรญcius Nogueira
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
N. Miller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Otรกvio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Hylton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo Caraballo Delgado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harvey Sarajian 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
Tiago Souza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/13/2026 | Orlando City SC | 4 - 3 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | Exploria Stadium |
| 04/05/2025 | Philadelphia Union | 0 - 0 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | Subaru Park |
| 02/23/2025 | Orlando City SC | 2 - 4 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | Inter&Co Stadium |
| 10/02/2024 | Orlando City SC | 2 - 1 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | Inter&Co Stadium |
| 05/11/2024 | Philadelphia Union | 2 - 3 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | Subaru Park |
| 06/21/2023 | Orlando City SC | 2 - 2 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | Exploria Stadium |
| 03/25/2023 | Philadelphia Union | 1 - 2 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | Subaru Park |
| 09/10/2022 | Philadelphia Union | 5 - 1 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | Subaru Park |
| 07/23/2022 | Orlando City SC | 0 - 1 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | Exploria Stadium |
| 05/10/2022 | Orlando City SC | 2 - 1 | Philadelphia Union | US Open Cup | Exploria Stadium |
05/13/2026
04/05/2025
02/23/2025
10/02/2024
05/11/2024
06/21/2023
03/25/2023
09/10/2022
07/23/2022
05/10/2022
Philadelphia Union Win
Orlando City SC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +31
P: 22 GD: +16
P: 23 GD: +10
P: 21 GD: +12
P: 22 GD: +3
P: 22 GD: +4
P: 22 GD: -11
P: 20 GD: -3
P: 22 GD: +3
P: 21 GD: -7
P: 20 GD: -11
P: 21 GD: -15
P: 22 GD: -6
P: 23 GD: -14
League Standings
P: 32 GD: +43
P: 32 GD: +10
P: 32 GD: +20
P: 32 GD: +9
P: 32 GD: +11
P: 32 GD: +12
P: 32 GD: -12
P: 32 GD: -7
P: 32 GD: +3
P: 32 GD: -16
P: 32 GD: -10
P: 32 GD: +3
P: 32 GD: -18
P: 32 GD: -16
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Philadelphia Union
Orlando City SC
Philadelphia Union
Orlando City SC
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Hat-Trick Heroics Propel Philadelphia Past Orlando
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 83/100. An explosive attacking display highlighted by a lethal hat-trick cemented Philadelphia's status as a serious postseason threat while exposing Orlando's defensive frailties.
Opening Act
The atmosphere at Talen Energy Stadium was electric as Philadelphia Union came out of the tunnel with absolute ruthless intent. A high Intensity opening sequence immediately put Orlando City SC on the back foot. The breakthrough arrived just 11 minutes in when Milan Iloski stepped up to confidently dispatch a penalty, sending the home crowd into a frenzy. Rather than sit back, the hosts kept their foot firmly on the gas pedal. By the 19th minute, Iloski struck again, finishing off a brilliant sequence orchestrated by Indiana Vassilev. Despite the visitors trying to establish a rhythm through passing, the hosts were simply too quick in transition. Orlando ultimately dominated possession over the 90 minutes, holding the ball 64% of the time, but early on, they were chasing shadows against a relentless Philadelphia attacking wave.
The Pivot
Any halftime instructions delivered in the away dressing room were completely shredded within moments of the restart. The matchโs Balance completely tilted in the 47th minute when Vassilev turned from provider to scorer, burying a chance served up perfectly by Jesus Bueno. The knockout blow followed almost instantly. Just four minutes later, Vassilev and Iloski combined yet again, allowing the striker to secure a sensational hat-trick. This four-goal cushion transformed the match into a tactical procession. Philadelphia generated a barrage of 20 shots and amassed nearly 3.0 expected goals, proving devastatingly efficient whenever they moved into the final third. The sheer volume of chances turned this fixture into a shooting gallery, leaving Orlandoโs defensive structure entirely dismantled and desperately searching for answers against a side operating at peak confidence.
Resolution
To their credit, the visitors refused to completely surrender, though a full comeback was never truly on the cards. A late flurry of activity saw Ivรกn Angulo pull one back in the 78th minute, courtesy of a clever setup from Antoine Griezmann. Deep into stoppage time, Martin Ojeda added a second consolation goal via a feed from substitute Harvey Graham Sarajian. However, these late strikes were merely cosmetic adjustments to the scoreline. The Stakes were exceptionally high in this crucial regular-season clash, with both sides fighting for vital playoff positioning. Any potential Upset narrative was firmly shut down by the hostsโ clinical edge. This commanding victory extends Philadelphiaโs impressive winning streak to six consecutive matches, solidifying their sixth-place standing and sending a resounding warning to the rest of the league.
Key Questions
What made M. Iloski the Man of the Match?
Iloski delivered a ruthless attacking masterclass, scoring three times including a penalty to secure a rare hat-trick and completely dictate the attacking tempo.
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
Philadelphia's clinical finishing against Orlando's vulnerable high line created fireworks, with 31 combined shots yielding a devastating counter-attacking clinic.
How did substitute M. Iloski change the game?
Iloski actually started the match, setting the tone immediately by converting an early penalty and terrorizing the defense until his second-half hat-trick was complete.
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.
Playoff Positioning Heats Up in Pennsylvania
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 52/100. With just one point separating these two in-form sides, this clash is crucial for securing a favorable postseason seed.
The Setup
The visitors arrive at Subaru Park sitting sixth in the standings, breathing down the necks of the top seeds, while Philadelphia Union trail them by a mere point in seventh. Despite modest Stakes overall in this middle stretch of the regular season, a sky-high Form rating indicates both sides are riding massive momentum, boasting near-perfect records over their last five outings. However, Orlando City SC's underlying numbers reveal a precarious Balance; they are bleeding over three goals a game away from home. Philadelphia will look to exploit those defensive cracks, leaning on their much sturdier backline to dictate the tempo.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls on a fascinating generational clash. Philadelphia's surging talent Cavan Sullivan has been tearing defenses apart from the midfield. He will be tasked with outshining Orlando's veteran maestro Antoine Griezmann, who continues to prove his pedigree in MLS. Whichever playmaker finds the most space between the lines will likely decide the outcome, bringing serious Stars quality to the pitch.
Our Prediction
Expect a high-scoring affair that heavily favors the hosts. While Orlando carries immense attacking threat, their defensive frailties are impossible to ignore. Philadelphia will absorb the early pressure before punishing the visitors in transition, securing a comfortable 3-1 victory to leapfrog them in the table.