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Philadelphia Union II traveled to Belson Stadium to face New York City FC II, falling 2-1. Union II opened the scoring in the 23rd minute with a goal by Edward Davis, marking his 10th goal of the season. In the second half, New York drew level in the 88th minute with a goal from Taylor Calheira. New York scored the winner in stoppage time to secure all three points.

Philadelphia Union II will travel to Historic Crew Stadium to face Columbus Crew 2 on Sunday, July 28 (6:00 p.m. ET / Apple TV).

New York City FC II (2) — Philadelphia Union II (1)

Belson Stadium (Jamaica, NY)

Friday, July 19, 2024

Match Officials:

Referee: Kyle Averill

Assistant Referee 1: Eric Schreiber

Assistant Referee 2: Bryan Conetta

Fourth Official: Robert Cordrey

Weather: 77 degrees and sunny.

Scoring Summary:

PHI – Edward Davis (Pariano) 23’

NYC – Taylor Calheira (Azzam Ruiz) 88’

NYC – Jonathan Shore (Elias) 90’+2

Disciplinary Summary:

PHI – Olwethu Makhanya (caution) 10’

NYC – Samuel Owusu (caution) 33’

NYC – Jake Rohansky (caution) 39’

NYC – Stevo Bednarsky (caution) 44’

PHI – Jamir Berdecio (caution) 45’+1

PHI – Andrew Rick (caution) 45’+4

PHI – Markus Anderson (caution) 48’

NYC – Chris Tiao (caution) 81’

NYC – Jonathan Lopez (caution) 90’+6

NYC – Camil Azzam Ruiz (caution) 90’+6

Lineups:

Philadelphia Union II:

Andrew Rick, Francis Westfield (Gavin Wetzel '63), Carlos Rojas, Olwethu Makhanya, Jamir Berdecio, Sanders Ngabo(Randy Meneses '81), Nicholas Pariano, Kyle Tucker(Jamir Johnson '75), Christopher Olney, Edward Davis(Kellan LeBlanc '81), Markus Anderson(Leandro Soria '75).

Substitutes not used: Sal Olivas, Mike Sheridan,Gavin DeHart ,Henry Berstein.

New York City FC II:

Alex Rando ,Chris Tiao ,Matthew Leong ,Samuel Owusu ,Stevo Bednarsky(Jonathan Lopez '78'), Piero Elias,Máximo Carrizo(Camil Azzam Ruiz'78') ,Jake Rozhansky(Jonathan Shore'60') ,Jonathan Jiménez(Nicholas Kapanadze'90'+5'),Taylor Calheira,Ronald Arévalo(Julien Lacher'78').

Substitutes not used: Klevis Haxhari,Kofi Hope-Gund ,Will Meyer.

Notes:

Forward Edward Davis scored his tenth goal of the season.

Midfielder Nick Pariano registered his first MLS NEXT Pro assist in his career.

Philadelphia Union II will travel to Historic Crew Stadium to face Columbus Crew II on Sunday, July28(6 :00p.m .ET/Apple TV).

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