New York City v Philadelphia Union: what the numbers say
New York City meet Philadelphia Union, Sunday 7:00am (MLS). Nothing between them: New York City 14, Philadelphia Union 13, 2 drawn from 29 meetings.
The big picture
New York City come in 11th on the ladder with 42 points; Philadelphia Union are 6th on 50. Philadelphia Union are the side higher up the table.
New York City are 9–12–12 in MLS 2026, averaging 1.5 goals for and 1.4 against.
Philadelphia Union are 13–12–8 in MLS 2026, averaging 1.9 goals for and 1.5 against.
Form
New York City have won one of their last five and most recently drew with CF Montréal 1–1.
Philadelphia Union have won one of their last five and most recently lost to FC Cincinnati 0–1.
Head to head
These sides have met 29 times on our records since 2015: New York City 14, Philadelphia Union 13, 2 drawn.
Last time out (2026), Philadelphia Union won 3–2 at Yankee Stadium.
Biggest margin between these two: Philadelphia Union by 4 goals in 2024 (5–1).
Players to watch
For New York City, watch Nicolás Fernández (0.5 goals a game, 6 assists in 2026) and Hannes Wolf (0.2 goals a game, 3 assists in 2026).
For Philadelphia Union, watch Milan Iloski (0.6 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026) and Bruno Damiani (0.4 goals a game, 3 assists in 2026).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Philadelphia Union have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
