Match Summary
Philadelphia Union defeated New England Revolution 3:0. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2024. Goals were scored by J. Carranza 38′, D. Gazdag 47′, D. Gazdag 80′. 4 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. New England Revolution had 41% possession while Philadelphia Union held 59%. New England Revolution had 9 shots (3 on target) compared to 20 (9 on target) for Philadelphia Union. Expected goals: New England Revolution 1.41 — Philadelphia Union 2.21. New England Revolution made 5 substitutions, Philadelphia Union made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between New England Revolution and Philadelphia Union — 3 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: J. McGlynn
Match Statistics
New England Revolution had 41% possession against Philadelphia Union's 59%. New England Revolution registered 9 shots (3 on target) while Philadelphia Union managed 20 (9 on target). Corner kicks: 6–5. Fouls committed: 16–14.
Lineups
New England Revolution lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under C. Porter, while Philadelphia Union deployed a 4-3-1-2 under J. Curtin.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for New England Revolution is —, compared to 7.12 for Philadelphia Union. 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. New England Revolution's highest-rated starter is —, while Philadelphia Union's best-rated player is D. Gazdag (7.25).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of New England Revolution have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. Philadelphia Union's starters account for 8 goals and 9 assists, spearheaded by M. Uhre (6G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
New England Revolution deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Philadelphia Union'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
New England Revolution field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Philadelphia Union's 4 rated 7.25. 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
New England Revolution start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Philadelphia Union averaging 6.98. 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
New England Revolution's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 4 for Philadelphia Union. 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 New England Revolution's starting XI is 27.1 (youngest: E. Bajraktarević (20), oldest: N. Lima (31)), while Philadelphia Union average 28.5 (youngest: L. Flach (24), oldest: M. Uhre (31)). 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
New England Revolution's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 19 for Philadelphia Union. 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, New England Revolution have recorded 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Philadelphia Union show 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
New England Revolution and Philadelphia Union have met 2 times — New England Revolution won 0, Philadelphia Union won 2, 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 (0 for the home side, 3 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