Major League Soccer· Season 2025
Match Summary
Philadelphia Union defeated New England Revolution 1:0. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2025. Goals were scored by B. Damiani 71′. 6 yellow cards were shown, 1 red card. Philadelphia Union had 55% possession while New England Revolution held 45%. Philadelphia Union had 16 shots (4 on target) compared to 8 (1 on target) for New England Revolution. Expected goals: Philadelphia Union 1.42 — New England Revolution 0.38. Philadelphia Union made 4 substitutions, New England Revolution made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Philadelphia Union and New England Revolution — 1 goal and 7 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
Philadelphia Union had 55% possession against New England Revolution's 45%. Philadelphia Union registered 16 shots (4 on target) while New England Revolution managed 8 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 4–3. Fouls committed: 12–15.
Lineups
Philadelphia Union lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under Bradley Neil Carnell, while New England Revolution deployed a 3-5-1-1 under Pablo Moreira.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Philadelphia Union is 6.80, compared to 7.06 for New England Revolution. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Philadelphia Union's highest-rated starter is F. Westfield (7.04), while New England Revolution's best-rated player is M. Turner (7.68).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Philadelphia Union have contributed 6 goals and 4 assists this season, led by D. Jean Jacques (2G). New England Revolution's starters account for 16 goals and 9 assists, spearheaded by C. Gil (5G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Philadelphia Union deploy 4 defenders rated 6.90 on average, against New England Revolution's 3-man backline averaging 6.96. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Philadelphia Union field 4 midfielders averaging 6.82, versus New England Revolution's 5 rated 6.79. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Philadelphia Union start 2 forward(s) averaging 6.55, compared to 2 for New England Revolution averaging 7.30. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 74% for Philadelphia Union and 83% for New England Revolution. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Philadelphia Union's starters have collected 12 yellow cards this season, compared to 11 for New England Revolution. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Philadelphia Union's starting XI is 25.3 (youngest: F. Westfield (20), oldest: A. Blake (35)), while New England Revolution average 26.1 (youngest: P. Miller (18), oldest: C. Gil (33)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Philadelphia Union's starters average 13 league appearances each, versus 11 for New England Revolution. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Bradley Neil Carnell
Substitutes
Coach: Pablo Moreira
Rivalry since 2012
Philadelphia Union vs New England Revolution Head to Head Results· 44
Philadelphia Union and New England Revolution have met 44 times — Philadelphia Union won 26, New England Revolution won 11, with 7 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Philadelphia Union leads the head-to-head with 26 victories from 44 meetings. A combined 115 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.61 per match (74 for the home side, 41 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 19 matches (43%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 21 games (48%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–5 in 2014.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Philadelphia Union have recorded 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats. New England Revolution show 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026