New York City FC vs Philadelphia Union Highlights - August 16, 2026

Philadelphia Union beat New York City FC 3-2 in Major League Soccer on August 16, 2026.

The match was played at Yankee Stadium. Bénie Traoré (4'), Luighi Hanri (45'+2') scored for New York City FC.

Danley Jean Jacques (48'), Bruno Damiani (69', 75') scored for Philadelphia Union.

New York City FC went into the game in position 7, on 26 points. They had won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 in their previous five.

New York City FC arrived unbeaten in 3. At kick-off Philadelphia Union stood in position 14 with 16 points.

Their previous five had brought 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. That run had left Philadelphia Union 2 games without defeat.

Bénie Traoré converted a penalty for New York City FC (4'). Soon after, Milan Iloski forced a save for Philadelphia Union on 6 minutes.

Luighi Hanri shot wide for New York City FC on 9 minutes. Shortly afterwards, Cavan Sullivan saw a shot blocked (10').

A block denied Agustin Ojeda on 14 minutes. Moments later, Nathan Harriel was booked for Philadelphia Union (16').

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Luighi Hanri’s effort (41'). Soon after, the referee cautioned Luighi Hanri of New York City FC on 43 minutes.

Luighi Hanri converted a penalty for New York City FC (45'+2').

After the break, Cavan Sullivan picked out Danley Jean Jacques, who scored for Philadelphia Union (48').

Milan Iloski was booked for Philadelphia Union (50'). Shortly afterwards, James Sands tested the goalkeeper for New York City FC (54').

James Sands could not find the target for New York City FC (54'). Moments later, Jonathan Shore sent an effort off target for New York City FC (58').

Cavan Sullivan shot wide for Philadelphia Union on 61 minutes.

Bruno Damiani scored for Philadelphia Union on 69 minutes after a pass from Cavan Sullivan.

Quinn Sullivan picked out Bruno Damiani, who scored for Philadelphia Union (75'). Soon after, the referee cautioned Tayvon Gray of New York City FC on 79 minutes.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Milan Iloski’s effort (90'+2'). Substitutions: New York City FC 5, Philadelphia Union 3.

New York City FC controlled 50.7% of possession.

New York City FC had 16 shots with 4 on target, while Philadelphia Union had 17 and 5.

Goalkeeper saves: New York City FC 2, Philadelphia Union 2. Corners: New York City FC 8, Philadelphia Union 4.

New York City FC completed the most passes, 345 in total at 71.6% accuracy. The referee produced 7 yellow cards.