Philly Leader

Philadelphia Union II secured a dominant victory against Atlanta United 2 on Thursday night, winning 5-1 at Subaru Park. Forward Stas Korzeniowski opened the scoring in the 21st minute with his first professional goal. Defender Neil Pierre added another with a header during first-half stoppage time.

Midfielder CJ Olney increased the lead to 3-0 in the 70th minute. Shortly after, Kellan LeBlanc drew a penalty, which Nick Pariano converted, marking the fourth goal. LeBlanc himself scored the fifth goal one minute later. Atlanta's Javier Armas successfully converted a penalty to score the team's only goal in the 86th minute.

The match also saw a few disciplinary actions, including Dom Chong Qui from Atlanta United 2 receiving two yellow cards, resulting in an ejection.

Philadelphia Union II will face NYCFC II on Wednesday, April 23, at Belson Stadium.

The lineup for Philadelphia Union II included Oliver Semmle as the goalkeeper. The defense featured Isaiah LeFlore, Rafael Uzcátegui, Neil Pierre, and Gavin Wetzel. The midfield comprised Cavan Sullivan, CJ Olney, David Vazquez, and Nick Pariano. Upfront, Stas Korzeniowski and Sal Olivas led the attack.

Atlanta's lineup had Jayden Hibbert in goal, with Dom Chong Qui, Ronan Wynne, Salvatore Mazzaferro, and Nyk Sessock in defense. Moises Tablante, Will Reilly, Javier Armas, Rodrigo Neri, and Ryan Carmichael formed the midfield, while Cayman Togashi played in attack.

Midfielder CJ Olney recorded his third assist of the season, tying for the second-most in MLS NEXT Pro. Goalkeeper Oliver Semmle achieved his first clean sheet of the season. Additionally, midfielders CJ Olney, Kellan LeBlanc, Nick Pariano, and defender Neil Pierre netted their first goals of the season.

The next game for Philadelphia Union II is scheduled against NYCFC II on April 23.