New York City FC vs Philadelphia Union Highlights - August 16, 2026

New York City FC meet Philadelphia Union at Yankee Stadium in New York City on August 16, 2026.

The fixture comes in Major League Soccer.

New York City FC go into the match in position 7, on 26 points from 18 matches. They have won 7, drawn 5 and lost 6 so far.

Their goal difference stands at +7. In their last five outings they have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2.

They beat Chicago Fire FC 3-1 at home on Jul 25. They drew 1-1 at home with Toronto FC on Jul 31.

A 2-0 home win over Santos came on Aug 6. They lost 1-2 away at Cruz Azul on Aug 9.

They lost 1-2 at home to Necaxa on Aug 13. They have scored 8 and conceded 6 across that run.

4 of those five came at home. They are unbeaten in their last 3.

Philadelphia Union sit in position 14 of the table with 16 points after 18 matches. Their season so far: won 4, drawn 4, lost 10.

That leaves a goal difference of -8. Across the last five they have won 3, drawn 0 and lost 2.

They beat Seattle Sounders FC 1-0 at home on Jul 25. A 3-2 home win over Atlanta United FC came on Aug 1.

On Aug 7 they went down 0-1 at Cruz Azul. They beat Necaxa 3-1 at home on Aug 9.

A 0-2 home defeat to Santos came on Aug 13. That run brought 7 goals for and 6 against.

Of that run, 4 were played at home. That makes it 2 without defeat.

Nicolás Fernández has scored 13 times for New York City FC this season. Maxi Morález tops the New York City FC assist chart with 6.

Philadelphia Union have leaned on Milan Iloski, who has found the net 10 times. For assists Philadelphia Union look to Frankie Westfield, on 5.

New York City FC start the day above Philadelphia Union in the table. Confirmed lineups follow closer to kick-off.