Philadelphia Union 1-2 New York City FC
Updated
New York City FC won: Philadelphia Union 1-2 New York City FC in the MLS on Sun, 1 Mar 2026 at Subaru Park, Chester, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia Union goals: Indiana Vassilev 89' (pen). New York City FC goals: Hannes Wolf 36', Tayvon Gray 90'+9. Sent off: Olwethu Makhanya (90'). Expected goals: 2.07-2.43. Possession: 48-52. Player of the match: Tayvon Gray (8.6).
Match report
New York City FC beat Philadelphia Union 2-1
New York City FC squeezed past Philadelphia Union 2-1 away from home at Subaru Park on Sunday 1 March in MLS.
Hannes Wolf put New York City FC ahead on 36' (0-1), Indiana Vassilev levelled for Philadelphia Union from the penalty spot on 89' (1-1) and Tayvon Gray restored New York City FC's lead on 90+9' (1-2).
Tayvon Gray's 90+9' strike proved decisive.
Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union) was sent off on 90+2'.
Philadelphia Union had 48% of the ball, shots were 16-13 (5-9 on target) and expected goals finished 2.07-2.43.
Tayvon Gray (New York City FC) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 18,513. Referee: Chris Penso.
Match stats
| Philadelphia Union | New York City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 48 | 52 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.07 | 2.43 |
| Total shots | 16 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 9 |
| Touches in opposition box | 33 | 30 |
| Big chances | 3 | 5 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 350 (77%) | 408 (79%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 5 | 4 |
| Total shots | 16 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 9 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 11 |
Lineups
Philadelphia Union (4-4-2): Andre Blake, Francis Westfield, Japhet Sery Larsen, Olwethu Makhanya, Nathan Harriel, Augustín Anello, Danley Jean Jacques, Jovan Lukic, Indiana Vassilev, Bruno Damiani, Milan Iloski
New York City FC (4-3-3): Matt Freese, Tayvon Gray, Thiago Martins, Raul, Kevin O'Toole, Aiden O'Neill, Keaton Parks, Maxi Moralez, Nicolás Fernández, Hannes Wolf, Agustín Ojeda
Key events
- 20' · Yellow card · Tayvon Gray (New York City FC)
- 23' · Yellow card · Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union)
- 36' · Goal · Hannes Wolf (New York City FC)
- 39' · Yellow card · Aiden O'Neill (New York City FC)
- 59' · Substitution · Ben Bender for Francis Westfield (Philadelphia Union)
- 59' · Substitution · Stas Korzeniowski for Augustín Anello (Philadelphia Union)
- 74' · Substitution · Seymour Reid for Maxi Moralez (New York City FC)
- 83' · Substitution · Cavan Sullivan for Milan Iloski (Philadelphia Union)
- 83' · Substitution · Drew Baiera for Hannes Wolf (New York City FC)
- 83' · Substitution · Kai Trewin for Aiden O'Neill (New York City FC)
- 83' · Substitution · Sal Olivas for Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union)
- 89' · Substitution · Talles Magno for Nicolás Fernández (New York City FC)
- 89' · Goal · Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union)
- 90'+2 · Red card · Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union)
- 90'+4 · Substitution · Geiner Martinez for Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Japhet Sery Larsen (Philadelphia Union)
- 90'+9 · Goal · Tayvon Gray (New York City FC)
All-time head-to-head
29 league meetings since 2015: Philadelphia Union 13, draws 2, New York City FC 14.
Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC?
New York City FC won, 1-2 (MLS) on Sun, 1 Mar 2026.
When and where is Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC?
Sun, 1 Mar 2026, 21:30 UTC at Subaru Park, Chester, Pennsylvania, MLS.
What is the head-to-head record between Philadelphia Union and New York City FC?
In 29 league meetings since 2015: Philadelphia Union 13 wins, 2 draws, New York City FC 14 wins (goals 43-41).