Philadelphia Union extended their unbeaten streak to 12 matches with a commanding 4-2 victory over Orlando City SC at Subaru Park on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Forward Milan Iloski was the standout performer, netting a hat trick—his second of the season—and becoming the third player in club history to achieve multiple hat tricks in a single season, joining Julián Carranza and Dániel Gazdag from 2022. (infonews.ca)
Iloski opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a penalty kick. He doubled the lead in the 19th minute by capitalizing on a counter-attack, beating Orlando's goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau one-on-one. His third goal came in the 51st minute, a remarkable 25-yard strike that found the top corner, giving the Union a 4-0 advantage. (infonews.ca)
Midfielder Indiana Vassilev also made a significant contribution, adding a goal and two assists to the Union's tally. (infonews.ca)
Orlando City SC attempted a late comeback with goals from Iván Angulo in the 78th minute and Martín Ojeda in the 90th, but it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit. Angulo's goal marked his fourth consecutive game finding the net, tying his career-high of five goals in a season. (infonews.ca)
This victory marks the Union's sixth consecutive win, solidifying their strong form since returning from the World Cup break. They now hold an 11-10-6 record, while Orlando City SC falls to 10-13-4. (infonews.ca)
Looking ahead, Orlando City SC will host Columbus on October 10, while the Union will welcome Real Salt Lake to Subaru Park on the same date. (infonews.ca)