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Philadelphia Union comeback stuns NYCFC 3-2 at Yankee Stadium

8/17/2026

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Summary

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Philadelphia Union rallied from a 2-0 deficit to defeat New York City FC 3-2 at Yankee Stadium.
Winger Bénie Traoré, signed for $10.1 million, and forward Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos, with a $6 million option, each scored penalties for NYCFC.
Bruno Damiani scored the go-ahead and a second Union goal, both set up by midfielder Quinn Sullivan.
Cavan Sullivan provided two assists, raising his season total to six in 17 games.

History

Historical Context

Major League Soccer was created in 1995 to satisfy FIFA’s 1994 World Cup promise and launched its ten-team inaugural season in 1996, when D.C. United won the first MLS Cup. Decades of expansion and soccer-specific stadiums have grown the league to 30 clubs, and in 2024 the Philadelphia Union’s dramatic comeback at Yankee Stadium echoed that early excitement.

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Story summary

Philadelphia Union rallied from a 2-0 deficit to defeat New York City FC 3-2 at Yankee Stadium.
Winger Bénie Traoré, signed for $10.1 million, and forward Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos, with a $6 million option, each scored penalties for NYCFC.
Bruno Damiani scored the go-ahead and a second Union goal, both set up by midfielder Quinn Sullivan.
Cavan Sullivan provided two assists, raising his season total to six in 17 games.

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