New York City FC vs 16.08.26 22:002 – 3Full TimePhiladelphia Union — Major League Soccer: stats, lineups & analysis

Match report

Philadelphia Union storm back from two down to stun New York City FC

New York City FC led 2-0 at half-time but were overhauled by Philadelphia Union, who won 3-2 in a Major League Soccer Regular Season - 19 fixture at Yankee Stadium. It was a remarkable turnaround given the hosts' dominant start, but Philadelphia's second-half response proved decisive on the night.

AI-assisted match report written from official match data.

Bénie Traoré converted a penalty after just four minutes to give New York City FC an early lead, and Luighi Hanri added a second from the spot in first-half stoppage time to send the hosts in 2-0 up at the break. Philadelphia's response was almost immediate: Danley Jean-Jacques pulled one back three minutes into the second half, assisted by Cavan Sullivan.

Bruno Damiani then took charge, levelling the score in the 69th minute with another Sullivan assist before completing his turnaround with a second goal in the 75th minute, this time set up by Quinn Sullivan, to put Philadelphia 3-2 ahead. New York City FC could not find a response as the visitors held on for a fourth away win of the sequence shown in their recent form.

Bruno Damiani scored twice in the second half, turning the match on its head and earning a rating of 8.6, the highest of any player on the pitch.

Despite conceding three goals, New York City FC edged possession at 51% to Philadelphia's 49%, reflecting a tightly contested match territorially.

Philadelphia Union won 3–2 away against New York City FC (half-time 2–0).

New York City FC met Philadelphia Union in the Major League Soccer (Regular Season - 19). Kick-off was Sunday, 16 August 2026, 22:00 UTC at Yankee Stadium. Referee: Sergii Demianchuk.

Team pages: New York City FC · Philadelphia Union · Major League Soccer

Key moments

4' Goal (penalty): Bénie Traoré — 1–0 · Watch Bénie Traoré's goal video (4')
45' Goal (penalty): Luighi Hanri — 2–0 · Watch Luighi Hanri's goal video (45')
48' Goal: Danley Jean-Jacques (assist: Cavan Sullivan) — 2–1 · Watch Danley Jean-Jacques's goal video (48')
69' Goal: Bruno Damiani (assist: Cavan Sullivan) — 2–2 · Watch Bruno Damiani's goal video (69')
75' Goal: Bruno Damiani (assist: Quinn Sullivan) — 2–3 · Watch Bruno Damiani's goal video (75')

Starting line-ups

New York City FC (4-3-3)

Philadelphia Union (4-4-2)

Sirius · Why these numbers

Before kick-off Sirius gave New York City FC 57%, the draw 24%, Philadelphia Union 19%. It finished New York City FC 2–3 Philadelphia Union.

A slight rating edge to New York City FC, little else — New York City FC are a shade stronger on our strength rating, and Major League Soccer home advantage on top gives New York City FC a clear lead. The draw at 24% is held down by a high-scoring environment.

Why New York City FC at 57%?

New York City FC sit 75 points higher on our strength rating — 1626 to 1551. Sides with a 50–100-point rating edge at home won 50.6% of 10,356 such games. Major League Soccer home sides out-perform the global norm — and the difference mostly flows to away wins (25.7% vs 30.2%). Major League Soccer homes won 49.5% of 5,082 games vs 44.9% across all 99,082 — outside the noise band, so the tally moves accordingly.

Why only 57%?

New York City FC scored +0.38 goals per game beyond chance-quality — home sides this hot gave some of it back. Opponents of hot-finishing home sides won 28.4% of 1,454 games, vs 27.9% against normal finishing.

Why the draw at 24%?

With a rating gap this size the draw starts at 26.5%. These teams' recent games average 3.1 goals — a high-scoring environment. Games in that environment drew 22.8% of 16,927. The goals environment takes 2.3 points off the draw.

What did we measure but not count?

Last 6 between them: New York City FC 4 wins, 0 draws, Philadelphia Union 2 wins. Most recently Philadelphia Union 1–2 New York City FC, 6 months ago. Fixture history hasn't carried forward once class is level: past leaders won just 43.1% of 5039 such games — no measurable edge, 0 points.

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About this match

On this page: the New York City FC vs Philadelphia Union final score and result, goal highlights and video clips of every goal, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Major League Soccer fixture.

Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.

Watch the goals: goal highlights and video clips of every goal from New York City FC 2–3 Philadelphia Union. Explore more on the New York City FC and Philadelphia Union team pages or the Major League Soccer page.

Quick answers

›What was the final score of New York City FC vs Philadelphia Union?

Philadelphia Union won 3–2 away against New York City FC (half-time 2–0).

›Who scored in New York City FC vs Philadelphia Union?

Bénie Traoré (4') (penalty) for New York City FC; Luighi Hanri (45') (penalty) for New York City FC; Danley Jean-Jacques (48') for Philadelphia Union; Bruno Damiani (69') for Philadelphia Union; Bruno Damiani (75') for Philadelphia Union.

›Where can I watch New York City FC vs Philadelphia Union highlights?

Goal highlights and video clips from New York City FC 2–3 Philadelphia Union are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.

›What is the head-to-head record between New York City FC and Philadelphia Union?

New York City FC and Philadelphia Union have met 10 times — 4 wins for New York City FC, 6 wins for Philadelphia Union and 0 draws.