Philly Leader

Philadelphia Union II is set to face rivals New York City FC II in their upcoming match on Wednesday night, with the game scheduled to start at 7:30 PM ET. MLS Season Pass on Apple TV will provide coverage for the event.

Union II recently celebrated their first regulation win of the season with a 5-1 victory over Atlanta United 2 on April 10. The team saw goals from five different players. Forward Stas Korzeniowski scored his inaugural professional goal with a header from a David Vazquez cross. Before halftime, Neil Pierre, a homegrown center back, widened Union II's lead. Further goals came in the second half from CJ Olney, Nick Pariano, and Kellan LeBlanc.

Despite a nearly two-week pause in league activities, members of Union II stayed active at the Generation adidas Cup, featuring players like LeBlanc, Jamir Johnson, and Zach Mastrodimos with the Union Academy side.

New York City FC II has played six games so far this season, compared to Union II's four, placing them fifth overall. They trail closely behind the Boys in Blue in terms of points per game. NYCFC II currently holds a 2-2-2 record, including a shootout win against Crown Legacy in the season opener. However, the team is without a win in their last three matches, losing to Red Bulls II, Carolina Core FC, and in a shootout against FC Cincinnati 2 on April 9. Seymour Reid, a 16-year-old forward, leads NYCFC II in scoring with four goals this year.