On September 9, 2026, the Philadelphia Union delivered a commanding 5-0 victory over FC Cincinnati at Subaru Park, extending their unbeaten streak in Major League Soccer (MLS) to nine matches. (philadelphiaunion.com)
The match took a decisive turn in the 16th minute when FC Cincinnati's Obinna Nwobodo received a red card for a dangerous tackle on Frankie Westfield, leaving his team with ten players for the remainder of the game. (philadelphiaunion.com)
Philadelphia capitalized on the numerical advantage late in the first half. Quinn Sullivan opened the scoring with a penalty kick in the 43rd minute, followed by Bruno Damiani doubling the lead in first-half stoppage time. (philadelphiaunion.com)
The Union maintained their offensive momentum in the second half. Damiani completed his hat trick with goals in the 49th and 61st minutes, marking his first career hat trick with the Union. Milan Iloski added a fifth goal from the penalty spot in the 89th minute, sealing the comprehensive win. (philadelphiaunion.com)
A notable highlight was the performance of the Sullivan brothers. Quinn and Cavan Sullivan each provided assists on two separate goals, making MLS history as the first pair of brothers to achieve this feat in a single match. (philadelphiaunion.com)
This victory propelled the Union to eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings, with a record of 8 wins, 10 draws, and 6 losses, totaling 30 points. (inquirer.com) FC Cincinnati, now with a record of 8 wins, 8 draws, and 7 losses, remains at 31 points. (fccincinnati.com)
The Union will look to continue their strong form as they prepare for an upcoming match against San Diego FC on September 13. (philadelphiaunion.com)