New York City FC host Philadelphia Union on Sunday, 16 August 2026. The kick-off time is 22:00 local. The fixture is part of the Major League Soccer schedule. New York City FC go into the match 7th in the table; Philadelphia Union sit 13th. The two squads have prepared for a tight contest.

New York City FC have taken 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss from their last 5. Recent run: 1 draw. Philadelphia Union have collected 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over the same span. Recent run: 3 wins in a row.

The two clubs have met 3 times recently. Past results: 1 Mar 2026: New York City FC 2-1 Philadelphia Union; 24 Nov 2025: New York City FC 1-0 Philadelphia Union; 4 Oct 2025: New York City FC 0-1 Philadelphia Union. The series gives both sides something to draw on before kick-off.

Philadelphia Union beat New York City FC 3-2. New York City FC scored through B. Traoré 4' (pen.), Luighi Hanri 45' (pen.). Philadelphia Union replied with D. Jean-Jacques 48', B. Damiani 69', B. Damiani 75'. The decisive goal arrived in minute 75 as the contest closed.

New York City FC held 51% of the ball against 49% for Philadelphia Union. Shots on target finished 4-5. Expected goals read 2.25 for New York City FC, 2.39 for Philadelphia Union.

Philadelphia Union take the three points; New York City FC look at a thin night for the home crowd. New York City FC sat 7th and Philadelphia Union 13th before kick-off, so the table reshuffles slightly. The next round of fixtures will say more about where each side is going.