Philadelphia Union II continued MLS NEXT Pro play with a 2-1 win against New England Revolution II on Sunday afternoon at Subaru Park. New England opened up the scoring in the ninth minute when forward Alex Monis found the back of the net. Union II responded in the 33rd minute when captain Kyle Tucker forced an own goal from New England defender Hesron Barry to level the score. In the 81st minute, forward Sal Olivas scored his first MLS NEXT Pro goal to give Union II the lead. The goal was assisted by Academy midfielder Cavan Sullivan on his MLS NEXT Pro debut. Goalkeeper Mike Sheridan registered three saves to help secure three points on his debut.
Philadelphia Union II will travel to SeatGeek Stadium to face Chicago Fire FC II on Thursday, March 28 (7:00 p.m. ET / Apple TV).
Philadelphia Union II (2) – New England Revolution II (1)
Subaru Park (Chester, PA)
Sunday, March 24, 2024
TODAY’S MATCH INFO
REF: Olvin Oliva
AR1: Max Smith
AR2: Andrew Charron
4TH: Adam Mitchell
Weather: 45 degrees and clear.
SCORING SUMMARY
NE – Alex Monis (Dias) 9’
PHI – Hesron Barry (OG) 33’
PHI – Sal Olivas (Sullivan) 81’
DISCIPLINARY SUMMARY
NE – Joao Souza (caution) 90’+1’
LINEUP
Philadelphia Union II: Mike Sheridan; Frank Westfield, Gavin Wetzel, Randy Meneses, Jamir Berdecio; Giovanny Sequera (Kellan LeBlanc 71’), Alex Perez (Cavan Sullivan 56’), Nicholas Pariano, Kyle Tucker; Sal Olivas (Jamir Johnson 90’+5’), Edward Davis (Diego Rocio 71’).
Substitutes not used: Gavin Atkinson; Anisse Saidi, Ryan Zellefrow.
New England Revolution II: Max Weinstein; Collin Smith, Hesron Barry (Eric Klein 75’), Joao Souza, Damario McIntosh; Maciel, Marcos Dias (Joshua Bolma 67’), Patrick Leal; Cristiano Oliveira (Malcom Fry 58’), Andrej Bjelajac (Gevork Diarbian 58’) , Alex Monis (Olger Escobar 67’).
Substitutes not used: JD Gunn; Brandonn Bueno, Colby Quinones.
NOTES
- Mike Sheridan, Gavin Wetzel, Cavan Sullivan, Kellan LeBlanc, Diego Rocio, and Jamir Johnson all made their MLS NEXT Pro debuts against New England.
- Forward Sal Olivas scored his first career MLS NEXT Pro goal.
- Midfielder Cavan Sullivan registered his first MLS NEXT Pro assist on his debut.
- Goalkeeper Mike Sheridan registered three saves on his MLS NEXT Pro debut.
Philadelphia Union II will travel to SeatGeek Stadium to face Chicago Fire FC II on Thursday, March 28 (7:00 p.m. ET / Apple TV).
