New York City 2-3 Philadelphia Union: Match Report, Goals, Stats and Ratings
MLS · Sunday 16 August 2026 · Yankee Stadium, New York City · referee S. Demianchuk · full time
Full time: New York City 2-3 Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union beat New York City 3-2 in MLS on Sunday 16 August 2026 at Yankee Stadium. The goals: Bénie Traoré 4', Luighi 45+2', Danley Jean Jacques 48', Bruno Damiani 69', Bruno Damiani 75'.
How Philadelphia Union won it
The opening goal came in the 4th minute: Bénie Traoré from the penalty spot for New York City. Luighi from the penalty spot made it 2-0 to New York City in the 45th minute (+2). Danley Jean Jacques made it 2-1 to Philadelphia Union in the 48th minute, set up by Cavan Ayaz Sullivan. Philadelphia Union levelled at 2-2 in the 69th minute through Bruno Damiani, set up by Cavan Ayaz Sullivan. Philadelphia Union turned it round: Bruno Damiani made it 2-3 in the 75th minute, set up by Quinn Sullivan.
New York City were two goals up and lost: Philadelphia Union came back from two down to win it.
It was 2-0 at half-time, and the second half turned the match the other way.
Bruno Damiani scored twice.
The lead changed hands once.
The referee, S. Demianchuk, showed 7 yellow cards: 3 to New York City and 4 to Philadelphia Union.
New York City: P. Jansen, 4-3-3 · Philadelphia Union: R. Richter, 4-4-2.
Moneyball's prediction against the result
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Why it went this way
On the day the expected goals were 2.18 for New York City and 2.66 for Philadelphia Union.
New York City had 4 shots on target, Philadelphia Union 5.
New York City had 51% of the ball, but Philadelphia Union took the points.
Where the two sides stood before this match
New York City came into it with 31 MLS matches played, scoring 1.4 and conceding 1.4 a match, with 1.51 expected goals for and 1.43 against, and had won 26% of their matches.
Philadelphia Union came into it with 31 MLS matches played, scoring 2.0 and conceding 1.6 a match, with 2.05 expected goals for and 1.29 against, and had won 42% of their matches.
New York City vs Philadelphia Union: the match in numbers
| New York City | Match statistics | Philadelphia Union |
|---|---|---|
| 51% | Ball possession | 49% |
| 2.18 | Expected goals (xG) | 2.66 |
| 17 | Total shots | 17 |
| 4 | Shots on target | 5 |
| 2 | Big chances | 5 |
| 349 | Total passes | 328 |
| 71% | Pass accuracy | 75% |
| 8 | Corners | 4 |
| 15 | Fouls | 21 |
| 1 | Offsides | 3 |
| 8 | Tackles | 18 |
| 2 | Saves | 2 |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 4 |
Team statistics from Sportmonks.
Player ratings and man of the match
Man of the match: Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union), rated 8.2 by Sportmonks, with 2 goals.
New York City
- Luighi 7.5 1 goal
- Bénie Traoré 7.4 1 goal
- Agustín Ojeda 7.2
- Keaton Parks 7.0
- Jonathan Shore 6.7
Philadelphia Union
- Bruno Damiani 8.2 2 goals
- Cavan Ayaz Sullivan 8.1 2 assists
- Kai Wagner 7.4
- Frankie Westfield 7.4
- Quinn Sullivan 7.3 1 assist
The lowest-rated starter was Tayvon Gray at 6.0. Ratings run from 0 to 10; around 7.0 is a solid match.
What comes next
- New York City: New York City vs Atlanta United Wednesday 28 October 2026 · MLS
- Philadelphia Union: Nashville SC vs Philadelphia Union Thursday 29 October 2026 · MLS
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Questions about New York City vs Philadelphia Union
What was the score in New York City vs Philadelphia Union?
New York City 2-3 Philadelphia Union (half-time 2-0), MLS, Sunday 16 August 2026.
Who scored in New York City vs Philadelphia Union?
Bénie Traoré 4', Luighi 45+2', Danley Jean Jacques 48', Bruno Damiani 69', Bruno Damiani 75'.
Did Moneyball predict New York City vs Philadelphia Union correctly?
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Who was man of the match in New York City vs Philadelphia Union?
Bruno Damiani, rated 8.2 by Sportmonks.
Who refereed New York City vs Philadelphia Union?
S. Demianchuk.
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