Philly Leader

Philadelphia Union faced Nashville SC at Subaru Park on Sunday, ending in a 3-1 defeat. Despite the loss, Philadelphia maintains its position at the top of the Eastern Conference with nine points. Nashville took an early lead in the 15th minute through forward Samuel Surridge. Philadelphia's Jovan Lukic equalized in the 33rd minute with a volley. However, Nashville regained their advantage just before halftime when Ahmed Qasem scored in the 44th minute. Hany Mukhtar sealed Nashville's victory with a penalty kick in the 80th minute.

The Union will host St. Louis CITY SC next at Subaru Park on Saturday, March 22.

Match Details:

Philadelphia Union: Andre Blake; Kai Wagner, Olwethu Makhanya, Jakob Glesnes, Frankie Westfield (Nathan Harriel 65’); Danley Jean Jacques (Indiana Vassilev 75’), Jovan Lukic, Quinn Sullivan, Daniel Gazdag (Alejandro Bedoya 85’); Mikael Uhre (Bruno Damiani 65’), Tai Baribo (Chris Donovan 85’).

Nashville SC: Joe Willis; Daniel Lovitz, Jack Maher, Walker Zimmerman, Andy Najar (Joshua Bauer 84’); Patrick Yazbek (Gaston Brugman 84’), Alexander Muyl, Edvard Sandvik Tagseth; Ahmed Qasem (Jacob Shaffelburg 74’), Sam Surridge, Hany Mukhtar (Teal Bunbury 90+2’).

Referee: Pierre-Luc Lauziere

Assistant Referees: Ian McKay and Ben Pilgrim

Fourth Official: Joshua Encarnacion

VAR: Timothy Ford

VAR Assistant: Jonathan Johnson

Weather conditions were cloudy with temperatures around 64 degrees.

Disciplinary actions included cautions for Patrick Yazbek and Edvard Sandvik Tagseth from Nashville and Kai Wagner and Bruno Damiani from Philadelphia. Olwethu Makhanya was ejected late into stoppage time.

Philadelphia used an unchanged lineup for three consecutive matches previously seen during April-May of the previous season. Jovan Lukic’s goal marked his second consecutive scoring game following his first MLS goal against New England earlier this month.