MLS:Philadelphia Union 1, New York City FC 2

Jonathan Turner
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CHESTER, Pa. (March 1, 2026) – The Philadelphia Union dropped a tough 2-1 decision to New York City FC on Sunday night at Subaru Park, conceding a stoppage-time winner despite outshooting their Eastern Conference rivals 17-13.

New York City FC opened the scoring in the 36th minute when Hannes Wolf found the back of the net to give the visitors a 1-0 lead heading into halftime.

The Union continued to press throughout the second half and were rewarded in the 89th minute. Midfielder Indiana Vassilev calmly converted from the penalty spot, notching Philadelphia’s first MLS goal of the season and leveling the match at 1-1.

However, the drama was far from over. After the Union were reduced to 10 men following Olwethu Makhanya’s second caution in the 90+2’ minute, NYCFC capitalized deep into stoppage time. Tayvon Gray connected in the 90+9’ minute off assists from Agustín Ojeda and Talles Magno to secure the 2-1 victory for New York.

Despite the setback, Philadelphia generated consistent attacking pressure, holding a 17-13 advantage in shots on the night.

The Union (0-1-0) will return to Subaru Park on Saturday, March 7 to host the San Jose Earthquakes. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on Apple TV.

Match Summary

Philadelphia Union (1) –

New York City FC (2)

Subaru Park (Chester, Pa.)

Sunday, March 1, 2026

Goals

NYC – Hannes Wolf (unassisted) – 36’
PHI – Indiana Vassilev (penalty kick) – 89’
NYC – Tayvon Gray (Agustín Ojeda, Talles Magno) – 90+9’

Disciplinary Summary

NYC – Tayvon Gray (caution) – 20’
PHI – Olwethu Makhanya (caution) – 23’
NYC – Aiden O'Neill (caution) – 39’
PHI – Olwethu Makhanya (second caution, ejected) – 90+2’
PHI – Japhet Sery Larsen (caution) – 90+5’

Philadelphia Union Lineup

Andre Blake; Nathan Harriel, Olwethu Makhanya, Japhet Sery Larsen, Frankie Westfield (Ben Bender 59’); Danley Jean Jacques, Jovan Lukic; Agustín Anello (Stas Korzeniowski 59’), Indiana Vassilev (Geiner Martinez 90+4’), Milan Iloski (Cavan Sullivan 83’); Bruno Damiani (Sal Olivas 83’).

Substitutes Not Used: Andrew Rick, Alejandro Bedoya, Jesus Bueno, Jeremy Rafanello

New York City FC Lineup

Matthew Freese; Raul Gustavo, Thiago Martins, Kevin O'Toole, Tayvon Gray; Maxi Morález (Seymour Reid 74’), Aiden O'Neill (Kai Trewin 83’), Keaton Parks; Nicolás Fernández (Talles Magno 89’), Hannes Wolf (Drew Baiera 83’), Agustín Ojeda.

Substitutes Not Used: Nico Cavallo, Maxi Carrizo, Strahinja Tanasijevic, Jonathan Shore, Tomas Romero

Team Notes

Forward Agustín Anello earned his first career start for the Union.
Midfielder Indiana Vassilev scored the Union’s first MLS goal of the 2026 season.
Philadelphia returns home Saturday, March 7 to face San Jose (7:30 p.m. ET / Apple TV).