New York City FC
4/10Wins
1.3Goals / game
1.1Conceded / game
Keep in view: 4 losses in that sample. At home, 3 wins from 10 available matches.
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Major League SoccerMatchweek 19THE MATCH CENTRENew York City FC vs Philadelphia Union match centre
Full time
2:3
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
B. Traore4′ (pen)
Luighi45′ (pen)
D. Jean Jacques48′
B. Damiani69′
B. Damiani75′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
New York City FCPhiladelphia Union
2.250Expected goals · API-Football2.390
4Shots on target5
16Total Shots17
51%Ball Possession49%
8Corner Kicks4
15Fouls21
3Yellow Cards4
—Red Cards—
2Goalkeeper Saves2
345Total passes329
247Passes accurate247
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BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
New York City FC 0 reported
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Philadelphia Union 0 reported
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THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Philadelphia Union
4/10Wins
1.9Goals / game
2.0Conceded / game
Keep in view: 5 losses in that sample. At away venues, 1 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Philadelphia Union’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
New York City FC
10 matchesResults4 wins · 2 draws · 4 losses
Goals scored per game1.3
Goals conceded per game1.1
Games with 3+ goals5 of 10
Both teams scored7 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
NecaxaHome · Leagues Cup1–2Cruz AzulAway · Leagues Cup1–2Santos LagunaHome · Leagues Cup2–0Toronto FCHome · Major League Soccer1–1Chicago FireHome · Major League Soccer3–1Columbus CrewAway · Major League Soccer2–1Nashville SCAway · Major League Soccer1–2Columbus CrewAway · US Open Cup0–1New York Red BullsAway · Major League Soccer1–1CharlotteAway · Major League Soccer1–0
Philadelphia Union
10 matchesResults4 wins · 1 draws · 5 losses
Goals scored per game1.9
Goals conceded per game2.0
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored7 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Santos LagunaHome · Leagues Cup0–2NecaxaHome · Leagues Cup3–1Cruz AzulAway · Leagues Cup0–1Atlanta United FCHome · Major League Soccer3–2Seattle SoundersHome · Major League Soccer1–0New York Red BullsHome · Major League Soccer3–1Inter MiamiAway · Major League Soccer4–6Columbus CrewHome · Major League Soccer1–1Orlando City SCAway · Major League Soccer3–4New England RevolutionAway · Major League Soccer1–2
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare New York City FC at home with Philadelphia Union away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 01:48 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Major League Soccer · 2026/27 · all league matches
New York City FCPhiladelphia Union
26Matches played18
32Points earned16
8Wins4
1.5Goals scored / match1.4
1.3Goals conceded / match1.9
5Clean sheets3
5Failed to score5
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares New York City FC at home with Philadelphia Union away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
New York City FC
Confirmed formation4-3-3Pascal Jansen
- 49
M. FreeseG - 24
T. GrayD - 23
M. MurrayD - 6
J. SandsD - 2
N. CavalloD - 32
J. ShoreM - 55
K. ParksM - 8
A. PereaM - 26
A. OjedaF - 20
LuighiF - 9
B. TraoreF
Substitutes (9)
30 · T. Romero
22 · K. O'Toole
34 · Raul Gustavo
29 · M. Carrizo
35 · M. Ilenic
15 · K. Pierre
88 · M. Jones
11 · Talles Magno
75 · E. Samb
Philadelphia Union
Confirmed formation4-4-2Ryan Richter
- 18
A. BlakeG - 39
F. WestfieldD - 44
N. PierreD - 26
N. HarrielD - 27
K. WagnerD - 6
C. SullivanM - 21
D. Jean JacquesM - 4
J. LukicM - 19
I. VassilevM - 9
B. DamianiF - 10
M. IloskiF
Substitutes (9)
76 · A. Rick
5 · J. Sery Larsen
11 · A. Bedoya
33 · Q. Sullivan
8 · J. Bueno
14 · J. Rafanello
16 · B. Bender
28 · A. Anello
23 · E. Alladoh
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
New York City FC
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Freese | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | — | 25 | — |
| Tayvon Gray | 90 | 5.9 | — | — | 1 | 41 | 1 |
| Max Murray | 78 | 5.9 | — | — | — | 31 | 1 |
| James Sands | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 2 | 42 | — |
| Nico Cavallo | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | 32 | 2 |
| Jonathan Shore | 60 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | 23 | — |
| Keaton Parks | 60 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | 25 | 1 |
| Andrés Perea | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 30 | 1 |
| Agustin Ojeda | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | 22 | — |
| Luighi Hanri | 67 | 7.2 | 1 | — | 3 | 12 | 2 |
| Bénie Traoré | 67 | 7.6 | 1 | — | 1 | 19 | — |
| Kevin O'Toole | 30 | 6.2 | — | — | — | 10 | — |
| Máximo Carrizo | 30 | 6.2 | — | — | — | 5 | — |
| Talles Magno | 23 | 6.5 | — | — | — | 3 | — |
| Malachi Jones | 23 | 6.2 | — | — | — | 4 | — |
| Raul Gustavo | 12 | 6.5 | — | — | — | 11 | — |
| Tomás Romero | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mitja Ilenič | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| El Hadij Samb | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kevin Pierre | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Philadelphia Union
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Blake | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | 26 | — |
| Frankie Westfield | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | — | 25 | 3 |
| Neil Pierre | 90 | 5.6 | — | — | — | 32 | 1 |
| Nathan Harriel | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | 50 | 1 |
| Kai Wagner | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | 38 | 2 |
| Cavan Sullivan | 80 | 7.2 | — | 2 | 3 | 20 | 3 |
| Danley Jean Jacques | 90 | 7.2 | 1 | — | 1 | 35 | 3 |
| Jovan Lukić | 62 | 6.0 | — | — | — | 24 | — |
| Indiana Vassilev | 70 | 6.5 | — | — | — | 19 | — |
| Bruno Damiani | 90 | 8.6 | 2 | — | 2 | 19 | — |
| Milan Iloski | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 3 | 11 | — |
| Jesus Bueno | 28 | 6.9 | — | — | — | 14 | 1 |
| Quinn Sullivan | 20 | 6.9 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Alejandro Bedoya | 10 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — |
| Andrew Rick | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Japhet Sery Larsen | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Agustin Anello | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ben Bender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jeremy Rafanello | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ezekiel Alladoh | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2026/27 STANDINGS
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Current standings · Eastern Conference. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nashville SC | 27 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 55 | 21 | 34 | 60 | WWDLD |
| 2 |  New England Revolution | 27 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 45 | 36 | 9 | 46 | LWWWL |
| 3 |  Inter Miami | 27 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 64 | 50 | 14 | 46 | LDDDD |
| 4 |  Charlotte | 27 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 47 | 38 | 9 | 43 | LWDWD |
| 5 |  Chicago Fire | 26 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 46 | 38 | 8 | 42 | WLLDD |
| 6 | Philadelphia Union | 27 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 54 | 44 | 10 | 39 | WWWWW |
| 7 |  Orlando City SC | 27 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 48 | 64 | -16 | 34 | LLWWW |
| 8 |  New York Red Bulls | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 34 | 51 | -17 | 33 | LWWLD |
| 9 | New York City FC | 27 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 41 | 36 | 5 | 33 | DLWLD |
| 10 |  FC Cincinnati | 26 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 55 | 64 | -9 | 33 | LDDLL |
| 11 |  DC United | 26 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 34 | 42 | -8 | 30 | DLDWD |
| 12 |  Columbus Crew | 27 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 39 | 43 | -4 | 29 | WWLLW |
| 13 |  Toronto FC | 27 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 39 | 51 | -12 | 29 | LLLWD |
| 14 |  Atlanta United FC | 27 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 32 | 45 | -13 | 27 | DWDLD |
| 15 |  CF Montreal | 27 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 34 | 54 | -20 | 24 | WLLLL |
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