Philadelphia Union II
New York City II
Philadelphia Union II
New York City II
New York City II
Philadelphia Union II
New York City II
Philadelphia Union II
Philadelphia Union II
New York City II
Team Overview
In their latest MLS Next Pro match, Philadelphia Union II faced Crown Legacy away from home, suffering a narrow defeat with a final score of 0-1. This loss marks their second consecutive defeat in the league.
Team Overview
New York City II played against Columbus Crew II in their last MLS Next Pro outing, where they were edged out with a score of 2-3 at home. This defeat came after a solid win against FC Cincinnati II, highlighting their inconsistent form.
In a tightly contested match, New York City II emerged victorious against Philadelphia Union II with a score of 1-0, thanks to a dramatic last-minute goal by C. Flax in the ninth minute of stoppage time.
The match was characterized by a physical battle, with New York City II receiving six yellow cards compared to just one for Philadelphia Union II. This aggressive play culminated in a red card for S. Musu of New York City II in the 73rd minute, leaving his team to finish the match with ten men.
Despite the numerical advantage, Philadelphia Union II struggled to convert their possession into meaningful chances, managing only a handful of shots throughout the match. New York City II, on the other hand, capitalized on their opportunities, with Flax's late goal sealing the win after a match that seemed destined for a draw.
The late goal not only secured three points for New York City II but also highlighted the importance of maintaining composure in crucial moments. As the teams head into the next fixtures, Philadelphia Union II will need to reassess their attacking strategy to avoid similar disappointments in the future.
Philadelphia Union II has struggled in their recent matches, recording only 1 win in their last 5 games, with a total of 4 goals scored and 7 conceded. Their last match ended in a 0-2 defeat against Ivory Coast in a friendly. In contrast, New York City II has shown better form, winning 3 of their last 5 matches, scoring 9 goals and conceding 8. Their most recent match resulted in a 2-3 loss against Columbus Crew II.
In head-to-head encounters, Philadelphia Union II has a strong record against New York City II, winning 9 out of 12 matches. The average goals per game in their meetings is 3.67, indicating a high-scoring tendency. Philadelphia's home advantage is notable, as they have won 75% of their home games against New York City II. However, both teams have shown vulnerabilities in defense, with Philadelphia conceding an average of 1.4 goals per game in their last 5 matches.
Tactically, Philadelphia Union II is likely to adopt an aggressive approach, utilizing their home ground to press high and create scoring opportunities early in the match. New York City II may focus on counter-attacks, exploiting any gaps left by Philadelphia's attacking play. The midfield battle will be crucial, as both teams aim to control possession and dictate the pace of the game.
Philadelphia Union II
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New York City II
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P. Holbrook
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G. Sequera
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F. Sundstrom
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R. Uzcategui
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K. Moore
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N. Hasan
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O. Benitez
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M. De Paula
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W. Ferreira
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T. Reed
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E. Davis III
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B. Klein
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A. Campos
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J. Loiola
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K. Acito
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K. Smith
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P. Molinari
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C. Flax
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E. Samb
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J. Suchecki
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D. Kerr
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S. Musu
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