San Diego vs Philadelphia Union Highlights & Replay

Anticipation filled the stadium on September 14, 2026, as San Diego FC and the Philadelphia Union took to the pitch for a pivotal Major League Soccer clash.

Taking the initiative

The Philadelphia Union wasted little time establishing their tactical superiority, dictating play with high intensity throughout the first half. Their persistence paid dividends in the dying moments before the whistle, as Cavan Sullivan latched onto an Indiana Vassilev delivery to break the deadlock in the 45+5 minute. This goal proved to be the turning point, shifting the momentum firmly in favor of the visitors as they headed into the tunnel.

Total control after the break

The second half saw Philadelphia capitalize on their momentum, maintaining relentless pressure on the home side. Cavan Sullivan struck again in the 62nd minute, once more assisted by Vassilev, before Bruno Damiani added his name to the scoresheet in the 67th minute, courtesy of a fine pass from Francis Westfield. The misery for San Diego FC compounded in the 87th minute when an unfortunate own goal by Anibal Godoy further stretched the lead. In the final minutes of stoppage time, Malik Jakupovic put the finishing touch on the result, capping off a commanding performance for the visitors.