Damiani Delivers for Union
Bruno Damiani Scores Twice in Second Half, Rallies Union to 3-2 Victory Over NYCFC
The Philadelphia Union pulled off a stunning comeback on Sunday night, rallying from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 at Yankee Stadium. Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season in the second half to seal the win, according to AP.
Sixteen-year-old Cavan Sullivan was the spark behind the rally, setting up two goals with a pair of assists. The Union trailed 2-0 before turning the match completely around in the second half.
Union Trailed by Two Before Stunning Turnaround
NYCFC took a 2-0 lead in the first half and looked in full control at Yankee Stadium. Bénie Traoré scored on a penalty to give New York an early cushion, according to Las Vegas Sun. The Union looked out of the game heading into halftime.
Philadelphia came out a different team in the second half. The Union cut the deficit and kept pushing until Damiani's goals flipped the scoreboard. The final score — 3-2 — capped one of the more dramatic road wins of the MLS season so far, Newsday reported.
Damiani Nets First Two Goals of the Season
Bruno Damiani had been goalless on the season before Sunday night. He scored twice in the second half to give the Union the lead and the win. Both goals came after Philadelphia had already begun their comeback, according to Winnipeg Free Press.
Damiani's performance was the headline, but the setup work was just as impressive. He converted two chances that required clean finishing under pressure. For a player still looking for his first goal of 2025, two in one half was a major breakthrough.
16-Year-Old Cavan Sullivan Drives the Comeback
Cavan Sullivan, just 16 years old, recorded two assists in the second half. Both set up key Union goals during the comeback. Sullivan's playmaking was central to how Philadelphia unlocked the NYCFC defense, according to WTOP.
Sullivan is one of the youngest players in MLS history to appear at this level. His two-assist night against NYCFC adds to a growing list of impressive performances for the teenager. The Union will look to build on this result as the MLS season continues.
Union Claim Vital Road Win at Yankee Stadium
Winning at Yankee Stadium is never easy. NYCFC plays in front of a loud home crowd, and a two-goal lead late in the first half usually holds. Sunday's result was a rare road comeback in MLS, according to Houston Chronicle.
The three points move Philadelphia forward in the Eastern Conference standings. For NYCFC, the loss stings after leading 2-0 at home. The Union now head into their next fixture with confidence and momentum after their biggest comeback of the season.
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