March 19th features a match where New York City will play host to Philadelphia Union in a meeting of these two Major League Soccer teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 14 degrees, which is great football weather. In their last match, New York City recorded a 4-1 win against Montreal Impact. Callens Asin scored the first goal for New York City in the 7th minute, then Santiago Rodriguez added another in the 20th minute. New York City is looking for direction having earned 11 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Philadelphia Union recorded a 2-0 shutout win against San Jose Earthquakes. Cory Burke scored the first goal for Philadelphia Union in the 23rd minute, then Daniel Gazdag added another in the 58th minute from the penalty spot In the end, San Jose Earthquakes was frustrated by Philadelphia Union’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Philadelphia Union ended the match with the shutout victory. Philadelphia Union is looking for direction having 2 win and 0 losses in their last 10 matches.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season. Last season New York City won the head to head battle with 2 wins, 1 losss and 1 draw.
Philadelphia Union’s most prolific scorer has been Gazdag. The Hungarian midfielder has netted three goals over the last five matches. New York City’s top weapon lately has been Talles Magno, who has two goals in the last five matches.