Box Score: Philadelphia Union 3, Orlando City SC 1

ORLANDO, Fl. (July 3, 2019) – The Eastern Conference-leading Philadelphia Union came from behind to win for the third time this season, the most wins in franchise history when the opponent scored first. Kacper Przybylko tallied his first career MLS brace for his team-leading seventh and eighth goals of the season, while Fafa Picault scored for a second consecutive game for his 20th career MLS goal. The club remains atop the standings with a 10-5-5 record (35 points). The club faces Orlando City once again on Saturday, July 6 at Talen Energy Stadium (7:00 p.m. / 6abc).

Orlando City SC 1 – Philadelphia Union 3< br /> Exploria Stadium (Orlando, FL)< br /> Wednesday, July 3, 2019 < br /> Referee: Christopher Penso Assistant Referees: Jeremy Hanson, Mike Rottersman< br /> Fourth Official: Elvis Osmanovic< br /> VAR: Edvin Jurisevic< br /> Attendance: 22,364< br /> Weather: 80 degrees and cloudy

GOALS/ASSISTS
OCSC – Chris Mueller, 8’
PHI – Kacper Przybylko (Jamiro Monteiro) 32’
PHI – Kacper Przybylko (Alejandro Bedoya, Haris Medunjanin) 47’
PHI – Fafa Picault (Brenden Aaronson, Jamiro Monteiro) 52’

DISCIPLINARY SUMMARY
PHI – Haris Medunjanin (caution) 26’
OCSC – Robin Jansson (ejection) 45’
OCSC – Sacha Kljestan (ejection) 67’
PHI – Kai Wagner (caution) 90’+1

LINEUP
Philadelphia Union: Matt Freese; Raymon Gaddis, Jack Elliott, Auston Trusty, Kai Wagner; Haris Medunjanin; Brenden Aaronson (Marco Fabian, 65’), Alejandro Bedoya; Jamiro Monteiro (Sergio Santos, 73’); Kacper Przybylko, Fafa Picault (Anthony Fontana, 82’)

Substitutes not used: Carlos Miguel Coronel; Aurelien Collin, Fabinho, RJ Allen

Orlando City SC: Brian Rowe; Ruan, Lamine Sane, Robin Jansson, Danilo Acosta (Shane O’Neill, 61’) ; Will Johnson, Sebastian Mendez, Sacha Kljestan; Chris Mueller (Dom Dwyer, 61’), Tesho Akindele, Nani (Kamal Miller, halftime)

Substitutes not used: Greg Ranjitsingh; Carlos Ascues, Kyle Smith, Benji Michel

TEAM NOTES

• Philadelphia Union won their third match of the season when their opponent scored first (also April 6 vs. FC Dallas and June 8 vs. NYRB)…this is the first time in franchise history the Union have won three games in a single season when their opponent scored first.
• The Union are the only team in the Eastern Conference to reach 10 wins thus far in the season and one of three teams overall to have won 10 or more games (also LAFC and LA Galaxy).
• The club recorded its first road win in Orlando City in franchise history, now with a 1-1-3 all-time record.
• Kacper Przybylko recorded his first career MLS brace scoring his team-leading seventh and eighth goals of the season and is on a three-game goal streak for the second time this season…he has four goals in his last three games played…he is now tied for fifth in the league in goals scored.
• Fafa Picault scored his third goal of the season and 20th career MLS goal for a two-game goal streak… he has four goals and one assist in five games played against Orlando City.
• Jamiro Monteiro recorded two helpers for a second consecutive game…his seven assists lead the team and are tied for sixth in the league.
• Alejandro Bedoya logged his third assist of the season.
• Brenden Aaronson notched his first career MLS assist.
• Matt Freese registered his first career MLS win.
• With 35 points after 20 games, and a 10-5-5 record, the Union continues their best start in club history … the 2011 version of the squad had 31 points after 20 matches (8-5-7).

The Union return to action on Saturday, July 6 at Talen Energy Stadium (7:00 p.m. ET / 6abc).