Philadelphia Union II earned a 2-1 victory against CT United FC at Morrone Stadium on April 26, coming from behind to claim all three points in their latest match.
The match saw CT United FC take an early lead in the 19th minute with a goal from Cauã Paixão, assisted by Alex Monis. Despite conceding first, Union II’s goalkeeper Pierce Holbrook made several important saves to keep the deficit manageable. The visitors responded later in the first half when Eddy Davis III equalized in the 37th minute after receiving a pass from Stas Korzeniowski and support from Mamoutou Berthé. Davis III scored with a left-footed shot from outside the box into the top right corner.
Union II continued their attacking play into the second half. In the 54th minute, Korzeniowski nearly gave his team the lead but struck the post. Eight minutes later, he found success with a left-footed finish to put Union II ahead, again with an assist by Berthé. CT United FC pressed for an equalizer late in the game but were denied by strong defensive efforts and key blocks by Union II defenders during several critical moments late in regulation and stoppage time.
Philadelphia Union is known for featuring professional players on its main roster according to its official website. The club achieved recognition for winning Major League Soccer’s Supporters’ Shield in 2020 for best regular-season performance according to its official website. Their facilities include Subaru Park, which is dedicated solely to soccer and located on Chester’s waterfront, as well as training centers and practice fields according to its official website.
As a professional soccer team competing in Major League Soccer, Philadelphia Union represents its city at an elite level while supporting fan engagement and youth programs according to its official website. The club also provides matches, ticketing options, and competitive entertainment opportunities for supporters according to its official website.
Union II will next host Red Bull New York II on Sunday, May 3.
