New york city fc philadelphia union
A rivalry match between two Eastern Conference teams in Major League Soccer (MLS)!
New York City FC (NYCFC) and Philadelphia Union are both established teams in the league, with a history of competitive matches between them. Here's a brief overview of the teams and their rivalry:
New York City FC (NYCFC)
- Founded in 2013
- Based in the Bronx, New York City
- Plays at Yankee Stadium (capacity: 33,444)
- Nickname: The Pigeons
- Colors: Sky Blue, White, and Red
- MLS Cup titles: 0
- Supporters' Shield titles: 0
Philadelphia Union
- Founded in 2008
- Based in Chester, Pennsylvania (just outside Philadelphia)
- Plays at Talen Energy Stadium (capacity: 18,500)
- Nickname: The Union
- Colors: Midnight Blue, Gold, and White
- MLS Cup titles: 0
- Supporters' Shield titles: 0
The rivalry between NYCFC and Philadelphia Union is often referred to as the "Atlantic Cup" due to their geographic proximity and the fact that they are both located on the East Coast. The two teams have played each other 14 times in MLS regular season matches, with NYCFC holding a slight edge in the all-time series (7-5-2).
Some notable matches between the two teams include:
- In 2016, NYCFC won 2-1 at Yankee Stadium, with a late goal from David Villa securing the victory.
- In 2018, Philadelphia Union won 2-0 at Talen Energy Stadium, with a dominant performance from their defense.
- In 2020, NYCFC won 2-1 at Yankee Stadium, with a late goal from Valentín Castellanos securing the victory.
The rivalry between NYCFC and Philadelphia Union is expected to continue to grow in intensity as both teams aim to make a push for the MLS Cup playoffs.