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Union Rally From 2-0 Down to Beat NYCFC 3-2 at Yankee Stadium

The win extends Ryan Richter's streak, pushing Philadelphia closer to the MLS playoff line.

Overview

  • The Union rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat New York City FC 3-2 at Yankee Stadium on Sunday night.
  • Sixteen-year-old Cavan Sullivan created both equalizing chances with two second-half assists and was central to the comeback.
  • Bruno Damiani scored a second-half brace to complete the turnaround, including the 75th-minute winner set up by Quinn Sullivan.
  • The victory is Philadelphia's fourth straight MLS win under interim coach Ryan Richter and moves the club within five points of a playoff spot.
  • NYCFC started strong with two first-half penalty goals from recent signings Bénie Traoré and loanee Luighi but were hampered by absences including the suspended top scorer Nicolás Fernández Mercau.