Match Summary
Philadelphia Union II defeated New York City II 2:0. The match was played in MLS Next Pro 2025. Goals were scored by M. Anderson 60′, M. Jakupovic 82′. 10 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. New York City II made 3 substitutions, Philadelphia Union II made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between New York City II and Philadelphia Union II — 2 goals and 11 cards recorded during the match.
Lineups
New York City II lined up in a — formation under Matthew Pilkington, while Philadelphia Union II deployed a — under Ryan Richter.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for New York City II is —, compared to 6.87 for Philadelphia Union II. 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 York City II's highest-rated starter is —, while Philadelphia Union II's best-rated player is G. Sequera (7.22).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of New York City II have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. Philadelphia Union II's starters account for 3 goals and 2 assists, spearheaded by G. Sequera (3G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Midfield Control
New York City II field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Philadelphia Union II's 11 rated 6.87. 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.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages —% for New York City II and 82% for Philadelphia Union II. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
New York City II's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 3 for Philadelphia Union II. 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 York City II's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Philadelphia Union II average 20.0 (youngest: G. Sequera (19), oldest: O. Benitez (21)). 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 York City II's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 13 for Philadelphia Union II. 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 York City II have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws and 4 defeats. Philadelphia Union II show 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
New York City II and Philadelphia Union II have met 2 times — New York City II won 0, Philadelphia Union II won 2, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Philadelphia Union II leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 12 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 6.00 per match (4 for the home side, 8 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–3 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026