Philadelphia Union secured a 1–0 victory over New York City on Saturday at Subaru Park in MLS Regular Season action, with Mikael Uhre's first-half strike proving decisive.
Both teams generated early chances, with Alonso Martínez missing wide for New York City in the 2′ before Milan Iloski forced a save in the 4′ for Philadelphia. The Union pressed forward with multiple corners, while Bruno Damiani tested the goalkeeper in the 17′. New York City responded through Hannes Wolf's saved effort in the 20′, as the match remained balanced.
Philadelphia broke through in the 40′ when Uhre finished from the right side of the box, assisted by Jovan Lukic, giving the hosts a 1–0 halftime lead.
The second half saw continued pressure from both sides. Indiana Vassilev forced saves in the 57′ and 65′ for Philadelphia, while New York City substitute Agustín Ojeda had his shot saved in the 69′. The visitors mounted a late surge, with Raul Gustavo and Andrés Perea both seeing efforts blocked in the 90+3′, but Philadelphia's defense held firm to secure the result.
Goal: M. Uhre vs. NYC, 40'
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