New York (March 19, 2022) – Philadelphia Union beat New York City FC 2-0 on Saturday afternoon at Yankee Stadium. With the win, the Union remain unbeaten this season and, as of end of the Union’s match, are in first place in the Eastern Conference with ten points. The Union opened up the scoring in the 12th minute with a goal by captain Alejandro Bedoya, assisted by Julián Carranza and Kai Wagner. Midfielder Daniel Gazdag scored his third goal of the season in the 33rd minute, his seventh career MLS goal. Goalkeeper Andre Blake recorded his second consecutive clean sheet of the season on his 175th career start. The win marks the Union's first ever win at Yankee Stadium in franchise history.
The Union are back at home where they will play Charlotte FC on Saturday, April 2nd (7:30 p.m. ET / PHL17).Â
Philadelphia Union 2 – New York City FC 0
Yankee Stadium (New York, NY)
Saturday, March 19, 2022
TODAY’S MATCH INFO
Referee:Â Ted Unkel
Assistant Referees: Frank Anderson, Kathryn Nesbitt
Fourth Official: Luis Arroyo
VAR:Â Jon Freemon
Ast. VAR: Thomas Supple
Weather: 64 degrees and partly cloudy.
GOALS/ASSISTS
PHI – Alejandro Bedoya (Carranza, Wagner) 12’
PHI – Daniel Gazdag (Harriel) 33’
DISCIPLINARY SUMMARY
NYCFC – Andres Jasson (caution) 11’
PHI – Julián Carranza (caution) 14’
NYCFC – Santiago RodrÃguez (caution) 52’
PHI – Daniel Gazdag (caution) 67’
PHI – Kai Wagner (caution) 73’
NYCFC – ValentÃn Castellanos (caution) 73’
PHI – Corey Burke (caution) 74’
NYCFC – Talles Magno (caution) 85’
LINEUP
Philadelphia Union: Andre Blake; Kai Wagner, Jack Elliott, Jakob Glesnes, Nathan Harriel; Jose Martinez, Leon Flach, Alejandro Bedoya, Daniel Gazdag; Sergio Santos (Quinn Sullivan 78’), Julián Carranza (Cory Burke 65’).
Substitutes not used: Matt Freese, Olivier Mbaizo, Brandan Craig, Cole Turner, Jesus Bueno, Jack McGlynn, Matt Real, Paxten Aaronson.
New York City FC: Sean Johnson; Andres Jasson (Heber 46’), Thiago Martins, Alexander Callens, Malte Amundsen (Chris Gloster 79’); Keaton Parks (Nicolas Acevedo 46’), Alfredo Morales; Santiago RodrÃguez (Thiago Andrade 79’), Maximiliano Moralez, Talles Magno; ValentÃn Castellanos.
Substitutes not used: Gedion Zelalem, Maxime Chanot, Luis Barraza, Justin Haak, Kevin O’Toole.
Team Notes
- The Union remain unbeaten in their first four matches of the 2022 season after earning their first win in franchise history at Yankee Stadium.
- Captain Alejandro Bedoya made his 156th start today, tieing Brian Carroll for third most in club history. Bedoya also scored his second goal of the season, his 18th for the club.
- Midfielder Daniel Gazdag scored his third goal this season, his seventh for the club.
- Goalkeeper Andre Blake made his 175th appearance for the club, tying Sebastien Le Toux for second most in club history. Blake also recorded his second consecutive clean sheet of the season.
The Union are back at home where they will play Charlotte FC on Saturday, April 2nd (7:30 p.m. ET / PHL17).
