Match Summary
Philadelphia Union defeated New England Revolution 3:1. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2023. Goals were scored by D. Gazdag 19′ (pen.), M. Uhre 26′, N. Harriel 37′, G. Bou 68′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Philadelphia Union had 46% possession while New England Revolution held 54%. Philadelphia Union had 18 shots (4 on target) compared to 14 (6 on target) for New England Revolution. Expected goals: Philadelphia Union 2.52 — New England Revolution 1.16. Philadelphia Union made 3 substitutions, New England Revolution made 5. VAR was involved: Penalty confirmed (Julián Carranza 17′).
Match Events
Key match events between Philadelphia Union and New England Revolution — 4 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
Penalty
assist: K. Wagner
assist: G. Vrioni
Match Statistics
Philadelphia Union had 46% possession against New England Revolution's 54%. Philadelphia Union registered 18 shots (4 on target) while New England Revolution managed 14 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 0–4. Fouls committed: 15–11.
Lineups
Philadelphia Union lined up in a 4-3-1-2 formation under J. Curtin, while New England Revolution deployed a 4-3-3 under R. Williams.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Philadelphia Union is 7.12, compared to — for New England Revolution. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Philadelphia Union's highest-rated starter is D. Gazdag (7.25), while New England Revolution's best-rated player is —.
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Philadelphia Union have contributed 8 goals and 9 assists this season, led by M. Uhre (6G). New England Revolution's starters account for 0 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Philadelphia Union deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against New England Revolution's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Philadelphia Union field 4 midfielders averaging 7.25, versus New England Revolution's 3 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Philadelphia Union start 2 forward(s) averaging 6.98, compared to 3 for New England Revolution averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Discipline
Philadelphia Union's starters have collected 4 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for New England Revolution. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Philadelphia Union's starting XI is 30.0 (youngest: D. Gazdag (29), oldest: M. Uhre (31)), while New England Revolution average 30.0 (youngest: R. Spaulding (27), oldest: D. Romney (32)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Philadelphia Union's starters average 19 league appearances each, versus 0 for New England Revolution. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
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Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Philadelphia Union have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. New England Revolution show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Philadelphia Union and New England Revolution have met 2 times — Philadelphia Union won 2, New England Revolution won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Philadelphia Union leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 3 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.50 per match (3 for the home side, 0 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 0–2 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026