Philadelphia Union II took on New England Revolution II at Subaru Park on Sunday night, ending with a 5-1 victory. With the win, Union II are now in fourth place in the Eastern Conference with 31 points. In the first half, Philadelphia outshot New England 15 to seven, but could not find the back of the net. Revolution II midfielder Jake Rozansky was ejected in the 36th minute for a second yellow card caution for a handball. Union II goalkeeper Matt Freese recorded three first half saves to hold the score even at halftime. To open the second half, Homegrown defender Matt Real scored on a left footed shot following a corner to give Union II the 1-0 advantage. Midfielder Jesus Bueno followed up in the 61st minute with a goal to the bottom left corner, assisted by Quinn Sullivan. Then Jesus Bueno scored again in the 63rd minute to earn his second career brace, assisted on a cross by Cole Turner. Defender Nathan Harriel added on in the 67th minute with a goal of his own with a shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner. Homegrown midfielder Quinn Sullivan scored in the 79th minute to give Union II a 5-0 lead. Revolution II defender Colby Quinones scored in the 87th minute to bring the score to 5-1. Union II goalkeeper Matt Freese recorded four saves to help Union II earn three points.
Union II are back on the road to face New York City FC II at Belson Stadium on Wednesday, August 24th (6:00 p.m. ET / MLSNEXTPro.com).
Philadelphia Union II (5) – New England Revolution II (1)
Subaru Park (Chester, PA)
Sunday, August 21st, 2022
TODAY’S MATCH INFO
REF: Amiel Aleman
AR1: Patrick Slane
AR2: Eric Schreiber
4TH: Sharon Gingrich
Weather: 80 degrees and partly cloudy.
GOALS/ASSISTS
PHI — Matt Real (unassisted) 54’
PHI — Jesus Bueno (Sullivan) 61’
PHI — Jesus Bueno (Turner) 63’
PHI — Nathan Harriel (Turner) 67’
PHI — Quinn Sullivan (Stojanovic) 79’
NE — Colby Quinones (unassisted) 87’
DISCIPLINARY SUMMARY
PHI — Jose Riasco (caution) 20’
NE — Jake Rozhansky (caution) 30’
NE — Jake Rozhansky (ejection) 36’
NE — Meny Silva (caution) 45+1’
NE — Michel (caution) 64’
PHI — Boubacar Diallo (caution) 78’
NE — Michael DeShields (ejection) 89’
LINEUP
Philadelphia Union II: Matt Freese; Nathan Harriel, Brandan Craig, Matt Real, Anton Sorenson; Quinn Sullivan, Jesus Bueno (Frank Westfield 72’), Cole Turner (Boubacar Diallo 73’), Paxten Aaronson ( Carlos Paternina 80’); Jose Riasco (Stefan Stojanovic 46’), Chris Donovan (Nelson Pierre 82’).
Substitutes not used: Brooks Thompson; Maike Villero, Juan Perdomo, Nathan Nkanji.
New England Revolution II: Maxwell Weinstein; Italo, Pierre Cayet ( Jack Burkhardt 69’), Michael DeSheilds, Colby Quinones; Trevor Zwetsloot; Meny Silva (Brandonn Bueno 69’), Michel (Marzuq Fry 70’), Jake Rozhansky, Ryan Lima (Steban Lopera 75’).
Substitutes not used: Malcolm Puckerin; Hikaru Fujiwara, Weverton.
Team Notes
- Midfielder Jesus Bueno earned his second brace for Union II.
- With his performance tonight, Homegrown midfielder Quinn Sullivan registered his first goal and third assist this season.
- Defender Matt Real recorded his third MLS NEXT Pro goal this season.
- Defender Nathan Harriel earned his first career MLS NEXT Pro goal with his shot tonight.
- Cole Turner earned his third career MLS NEXT Pro assist with tonight’s two assist performance.
Union II are back on the road to face New York City FC II at Belson Stadium on Wednesday, August 24th (6:00 p.m. ET / MLSNEXTPro.com).
