Philadelphia Union 2-1 Charlotte FC
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Philadelphia Union won: Philadelphia Union 2-1 Charlotte FC in the MLS on Sat, 14 Jun 2025 at Subaru Park, Chester, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia Union goals: Jesus Bueno 45'+2, Markus Anderson 90'+8. Charlotte FC goals: Wilfried Zaha 78'. Expected goals: 1.19-0.47. Possession: 48-52. Player of the match: Jesus Bueno (8.1).
Match report
Philadelphia Union beat Charlotte FC 2-1
Philadelphia Union squeezed past Charlotte FC 2-1 at Subaru Park on Saturday 14 June in MLS.
Jesus Bueno put Philadelphia Union ahead on 45+2' (1-0), Wilfried Zaha levelled for Charlotte FC on 78' (1-1) and Markus Anderson restored Philadelphia Union's lead on 90+8' (2-1).
Markus Anderson's 90+8' strike proved decisive.
Philadelphia Union had 48% of the ball, shots were 19-8 (9-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.19-0.47.
Jesus Bueno (Philadelphia Union) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 18,839. Referee: Ricardo Montero.
Match stats
| Philadelphia Union | Charlotte FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 48 | 52 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.19 | 0.47 |
| Total shots | 19 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 20 | 17 |
| Big chances | 2 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 304 (78%) | 334 (77%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 2 |
| Corners | 8 | 4 |
| Total shots | 19 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 5 |
Lineups
Philadelphia Union (4-4-2): Andrew Rick, Olivier Mbaizo, Jakob Glesnes, Olwethu Makhanya, Kai Wagner, Alejandro Bedoya, Jesus Bueno, Jovan Lukic, Ben Bender, Bruno Damiani, Indiana Vassilev
Charlotte FC (4-2-3-1): David Bingham, Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, Adilson Malanda, Andrew Privett, Souleyman Doumbia, Ashley Westwood, Brandt Bronico, Kerwin Vargas, Pep Biel, Wilfried Zaha, Idan Toklomati
Key events
- 29' · Yellow card · Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte FC)
- 33' · Yellow card · Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union)
- 33' · Yellow card · Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC)
- 45' · Yellow card · Ben Bender (Philadelphia Union)
- 45'+2 · Goal · Jesus Bueno (Philadelphia Union)
- 46' · Substitution · Chris Donovan for Alejandro Bedoya (Philadelphia Union)
- 46' · Substitution · Francis Westfield for Olivier Mbaizo (Philadelphia Union)
- 57' · Substitution · Markus Anderson for Jesus Bueno (Philadelphia Union)
- 68' · Substitution · Eryk Williamson for Brandt Bronico (Charlotte FC)
- 68' · Substitution · Liel Abada for Kerwin Vargas (Charlotte FC)
- 74' · Yellow card · Francis Westfield (Philadelphia Union)
- 77' · Substitution · Jeremy Rafanello for Ben Bender (Philadelphia Union)
- 78' · Goal · Wilfried Zaha (Charlotte FC)
- 81' · Yellow card · Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union)
- 89' · Substitution · Tyger Smalls for Idan Toklomati (Charlotte FC)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Cavan Sullivan for Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union)
- 90'+8 · Goal · Markus Anderson (Philadelphia Union)
All-time head-to-head
10 league meetings since 2022: Philadelphia Union 3, draws 3, Charlotte FC 4.
Philadelphia Union vs Charlotte FC: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Philadelphia Union vs Charlotte FC?
Philadelphia Union won, 2-1 (MLS) on Sat, 14 Jun 2025.
When and where is Philadelphia Union vs Charlotte FC?
Sat, 14 Jun 2025, 23:30 UTC at Subaru Park, Chester, Pennsylvania, MLS.
What is the head-to-head record between Philadelphia Union and Charlotte FC?
In 10 league meetings since 2022: Philadelphia Union 3 wins, 3 draws, Charlotte FC 4 wins (goals 10-15).