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Union Snags 1-0 Victory Over Sounders, Iloski Scores

7/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Philadelphia Union beat Seattle Sounders 1-0 on July 25, 2026, after Milan Iloski scored in the 31st minute, his fifth match scoring, raising his total to 10.
Interim coach Ryan Richter gave 18-year-old Neil Pierre his MLS debut and first assist.
Seattle, missing Jackson Ragen, started Antino Lopez and Stuart Hawkins.
Seattle was outshot 16-8 and missed five chances.
Andre Blake kept a clean sheet, giving Union its first win since 2018.

History

Historical Context

Founded in 2008 and debuting in MLS in 2010, the Philadelphia Union posted an 8-15-7 inaugural record before reaching the playoffs in 2011. After winning its second Supporters' Shield in 2025, the club dismissed head coach Bradley Carnell in May 2026; interim coach Ryan Richter oversaw Milan Iloski’s 31st-minute goal that ended a long winless run.

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Story summary

Philadelphia Union beat Seattle Sounders 1-0 on July 25, 2026, after Milan Iloski scored in the 31st minute, his fifth match scoring, raising his total to 10.
Interim coach Ryan Richter gave 18-year-old Neil Pierre his MLS debut and first assist.
Seattle, missing Jackson Ragen, started Antino Lopez and Stuart Hawkins.
Seattle was outshot 16-8 and missed five chances.
Andre Blake kept a clean sheet, giving Union its first win since 2018.

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