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Philadelphia Union II faced North Texas SC at Toyota Stadium in the MLS NEXT Pro Cup, resulting in a 3-2 defeat. Markus Anderson scored first for Union II in the ninth minute, followed by Eddy Davis extending their lead in the 18th minute. However, North Texas responded with Logan Farrington scoring in the 51st minute and Enes Sali equalizing in the 67th minute. Pedrinho secured the win for North Texas with a goal during stoppage time.

Union II concluded a notable regular season, setting club records for goals scored (59), points (52), goal differential (+18), and wins (15). They reached the MLS NEXT Pro Cup for the first time and hosted three Eastern Conference playoff matches.

The match was officiated by Joshua Encarnacion, with Art Arustamyan and Jeremy Smith as assistant referees. The weather was clear at 61 degrees.

Scoring summary:

- PHI: Markus Anderson (Wetzel) 9’

- PHI: Eddy Davis (unassisted) 18’

- NTX: Logan Farrington (unassisted) 51’

- NTX: Enes Sali (Endeley) 67’

- NTX: Pedrinho (Pondeca, Endeley) 90+1’

Disciplinary actions included cautions for Frankie Westfield of Union II and several players from North Texas SC. Olwethu Makhanya of Union II received an ejection in the 75th minute.

Philadelphia Union II's lineup featured Andrew Rick, Frankie Westfield, Olwethu Makhanya, Neil Pierre, Gavin Wetzel, Nicholas Pariano, CJ Olney, David Vazquez, Cavan Sullivan, Markus Anderson, and Edward Davis. Substitutes used were Carlos Rojas, Jose Riasco, Jamir Berdecio, Sal Olivas, and Giovanny Sequera.

North Texas SC's lineup included Michael Collodi, Mads Westergren, Carl Sainté, Nico Gordon, Tyshawn Rose, Herbert Endeley, Enes Sali , Diego García , Nolan Norris , Pedrinho , and Logan Farrington. Substitutes used were Anthony Ramirez , Abdoul Zanne , Tomas Pondeca , Turner Humphrey , and Malik Henry-Scott .

This appearance marked Philadelphia Union II's furthest advancement in the MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs to date.