Category: Philadelphia Union

Galaxy Extend Dominance Over Union With 3–1 Win

Tyler Boyd and Riqui Puig scored goals and the Los Angeles Galaxy continued their dominance of the Philadelphia Union with a 3–1 victory on Saturday night, July 8, at Carson, Calif. The Galaxy’s other tally came on an own goal by Philadelphia’s Olivier Mbaizo as they increased their unbeaten stretch to seven matches (3–0–4). Los…


LAFC Beats Union 3–0 to Advance to Champions League Finals

The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) defeated fellow MLS foe the Philadelphia Union 3–0 (4–1, aggregate) to advance to the final of the CONCACAF Champions League at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on May 2. LAFC dominated their home match to qualify for their second Champions League Final in the last four years—following a 1–1 draw…


Los Angeles FC Defeat Union in Shootout to Claim MLS Cup

LOS ANGELES—Ilie Sanchez scored the game-winning goal in a penalty shootout and Los Angeles FC won their first MLS Cup title in their fifth season after a wild 3–3 tie in regulation and extra time. John McCarthy made two diving saves in the shootout after entering the game late in the 30-minute extra time. He…


LAFC, Union Prepare for Titanic MLS Cup Final Pitting Best vs. Best

LOS ANGELES—The best of the best in Major League Soccer will get the rare opportunity to settle their differences on the field in the MLS Cup final Saturday afternoon when Los Angeles FC play host to the Philadelphia Union. LAFC and the Union were tied for most points in the regular season at 67, although…


Union Rally in Second Half, Defeat NYCFC to Advance to MLS Cup

Julian Carranza scored the first goal and assisted the second two minutes apart, and the Philadelphia Union booked a spot in their first MLS Cup by rallying from an early second-half deficit to a 3–1 victory over the visiting New York City FC in Sunday’s Eastern Conference Final. Daniel Gazdag and Cory Burke also scored…


NYCFC Outlasts Union 2–1 to Reach 1St MLS Cup Final

CHESTER, PA.—Sean Johnson high-stepped his way up the stairs at the back of a makeshift stage as his New York City FC teammates parted to let the standout goalie slide through the gap. He crouched and then burst straight up with the MLS Eastern Conference championship trophy as New York danced and shook the floor…