Match Report
In the standings it was New England 4th on 37 points, Philadelphia Union 12th on 24 — separated by 13. New England's recent output lagged their position: 14th on form over five rounds while 4th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.64/1.23 for New England and 1.55/1.77 for Philadelphia Union (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.6.
6 meetings are on record — 1 won by New England, 4 by Philadelphia Union, 1 drawn, at 2.17 goals per meeting. Hosting has counted for little in this fixture — the home side has won only 33% of those meetings. Only 33% of the meetings produced more than two goals.
The venue was Gillette Stadium, with room for 66,829 spectators. On the scoreboard, Philadelphia Union led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 2-1.
Goal scorers
New England: Luca Langoni (61'), Carles Gil (87') · Philadelphia Union: Will Sands (37' og)
Key stats
Possession: New England 61% · Philadelphia Union 39% · Total shots: 10-11 · On target: 2-2 · Corners: 9-3