MLS NEXT Pro Philadelphia Union II

Union II wins season opener; Davis scores game winner

Published on March 17, 2024 under MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
Philadelphia Union II News Release


CHESTER, Pa. - Philadelphia Union II opened their season against Toronto FC II on Sunday afternoon with a 2-1 win at Subaru Park. Toronto opened up the scoring with a goal by Jesus Batiz in the 41st minute. In the 47th minute, Union II responded when Academy defender Frank Westfield headed away a cross from midfielder David Vazquez. Union II extended their lead with a 54th minute goal from forward Edward Davis, registering his first career MLS NEXT Pro goal to secure all three points at home.

Philadelphia Union II will host New England Revolution II at Subaru Park on Sunday, March 24 (3:00 p.m. ET / Apple TV).

Philadelphia Union II (2) - Toronto FC II (1)

Subaru Park (Chester, PA)

Sunday, March 17, 2024

TODAY'S MATCH INFO

REF: Thomas Snyder

AR1: Robert Cordrey

AR2: Patrick Slane

4TH: Stephen Foster

Weather: 62 degrees and partly cloudy.

GOALS/ASSISTS

TOR - Jesus Batiz (Altobelli) 41'

PHI - Frank Westfield (Vazquez) 51'

PHI - Edward Davis 54'

DISCIPLINARY SUMMARY

PHI - David Vazquez (caution) 9'

TOR - Jesus Batiz (caution) 47'

PHI - Olwethu Makanya (caution) 71'

TOR - Julian Altobelli (caution) 77'

TOR - Markus Cimermancic (caution) 79'

PHI - Jamir Berdecio (caution) 82'

PHI - Sanders Ngabo (caution) 90+1'

TOR - Ythallo Rodrigues de Oliveira (caution) 90+3'

TOR - Antony Curic (caution) 90+7'

LINEUP

Philadelphia Union II: Andrew Rick; Frank Westfield, Olwethu Makhanya, Neil Pierre, Jamir Berdecio; Nick Pariano (Giovanny Sequera 73'), Kyle Tucker (Alex Perez 73'), Sanders Ngabo, David Vazquez; Sal Olivas (Randy Meneses 90+3'), Edward Davis (Ryan Zellefrow 90+7').

Substitutes not used: Michael Sheridan; Gavin Wetzel, John Andrus, Carlos Rojas Torres.

Toronto FC II: Abe Rodriguez; Antony Curic, Lazar Stefanovic (Marko Stojadinovic 64') , Adam Pearlman (Tristan Pusztahegyi 74'); Jesus Batiz, Markus Cimermancic, Kristjan Fortier (Ythallo Rodrigues de Oliveira 64'), Theo Rigopoulos (Nathaniel Edwards 46'); Julian Altobelli, Jordan Perruzza (Dekwon Barrow 64'), Mark Fisher.

Substitutes not used: Adisa De Rosario; Matthew Catavolo.

TEAM NOTES

Academy forward Edward Davis netted his first career MLS NEXT Pro goal.

Defender Frank Westfield registered his third MLS NEXT Pro goal.

The group of Giovanny Sequera, Jamir Berdecio, Nick Pariano, Sanders Ngabo, Randy Meneses, and Ryan Zellefrow made their first MLS NEXT Pro appearance against Toronto FC II.

Philadelphia Union II will host New England Revolution II at Subaru Park on Sunday, March 24 (3:00 p.m. ET / Apple TV).

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