From New York City FC
New York City FC II 1 - 4 Philadelphia Union II
2025 MLS Regular Season - Matchweek 7
Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | Kickoff: 7:33pm ET
Location: Belson Stadium | Queens, NY
UP NEXT: The Boys in Blue are back on the road to face off against Eastern Conference rival New England Revolution II at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Saturday, April 26 at 3:00pm ET.
New York City FC II kicked off their fourth home match of the season, playing against Eastern Conference rival Philadelphia Union II.
New York City FC II's record against Philadelphia Union II in all competitions stands at 3-7-0 (W-L-D).
Their most recent match against each other came in the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro Playoffs, where Union II defeated the Boys in Blue 1-0 in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
In the series history, New York City FC II has scored 16 goals against Union II but conceded 19.
Prior to this match, New York City FC II had conceded 15 and scored 15 goals against Union II.
Over the most recent four games played against Philadelphia Union II, four New York City FC II players scored against them: Midfielders Jonathan Shore (2) and Leo Guarino, and Former Forwards Taylor Calheira (2) and Jonathan Jiménez.
In the three matches played in the month of April, the team has attempted an average of 7.33 shots and 2.33 shots on goal.
These shots all amounted to three goals scored over the last three games, for an average of one goal scored per game.
Both the goal scorer and the player who provided the assist on the Club’s lone goal—Leo Guarino and Forward Sebastiano Musu—entered the match as substitutes near the 80th minute.
New York City FC II’s home record at Belson Stadium this year stands at 2-1-1 after this match.
Midfielder Leo Guarino scored his first career MLS NEXT Pro goal.
This was Guarino’s third appearance for the Club.
Forward Sebastiano Musu was credited with the assist on Guarino’s goal, which is his first goal contribution for the team.
This was also Musu’s third appearance for New York City FC II.
Forward Zidane Yañez made his home debut for the season, after starting in the season opener away at Crown Legacy FC.
GOAL - NYC II - Leo Guarino [75]
NEW YORK CITY FC II HEAD COACH MATT PILKINGTON
On the game plan after having to play with a man down…
“We just had to switch the shape, switch the formation to try and deal with the numbers. You know, we just had to adapt. Halftime obviously wasn’t ideal, but it’s a good experience nonetheless for the group.”
On Forward Leo Guarino’s first goal...
“[Leo Guarino] had an excellent goal, to be honest. It was really, really well taken, and I thought the movement to create the goal and the combination were excellent. Well deserved on his end—a good finish.
NEW YORK CITY FC II MIDFIELDER LEO GUARINO
On scoring his first career goal in MLS NEXT Pro…
“It means a lot. My dad is here, and he’s been by my side every step of the way since I was a little kid. It’s always been my dream to play professionally, so to get that first one — it’s really a dream come true. Hopefully, it’s the first of many.”
On preparing for the next match on Saturday against New England Revolution II...
“It’s a tough one. We’ll reflect on it, but it’s a long season with plenty of games ahead. We just have to keep our heads down, keep fighting, and keep working the way we have been. I’m confident things will click, and we’ll get them next time.”
20’- PHI - Sal Olivas [55]
Assisted by Cavan Sullivan [6].
59’ - PHI - Stas Korzeniowski [37]
Assisted by Sal Olivas [55].
73’- PHI - Nick Pariano [24]
87’ - NYC - Leo Guarino [75]
Assisted by Sebastiano Musu [81].
88’ - PHI - Giovanny Sequera [38]
Team
First Half
Second Half
Full Time
New York City FC II
0
1
1
Philadelphia Union II
1
3
4
Team
New York City FC II
(2-3-2)
Philadelphia Union II
(2-0-3)
Shots
4
19
Shots on Goal
3
7
Pass Accuracy %
85
79.5%
Fouls
18
12
Corner Kicks
3
7
Saves
3
2
New York City FC II (5-3-2)
Philadelphia Union II (4-2-2-2)
Head Coach: Matt Pilkington
[70] Mac Learned
[23] Max Murray
[33] Prince Amponsah (46’ - [73] Collin McCamy)
[38] Drew Baiera
[64] Julien Lacher (79’ - [75] Leo Guarino)
[77] Jonathan Lopez (C)
[8] Andrés Perea (46’ - [42] Piero Elias)
[29] Máximo Carrizo
[71] Peter Molinari
[36] Zidane Yáñez (46’ - [68] Chris Tiao)
[74] Seymour Reid (79’ - [81] Sebastiano Musu)
Head Coach: Ryan Richter
[76] Andrew Rick
[12] Isaiah LeFlore
[40] Rafael Uzcategui
[44] Neil Pierre
[58] Gavin Wetzel
[6] Cavan Sullivan (59’ - [35] Markus Anderson)
[17] Christopher Olney Jr (83’ - [38] Giovanny Sequera)
[22] David Vazquez (83’ - [62] Jamir Johnson)
[24] Nick Pariano (C)
[37] Stas Korzeniowski (59’ - [47] Kellan LeBlanc
[55] Sal Olivas (59’ - [77] Edward Davis)
Subs Unused
[58] Pierce Infuso
[80] Brennan Klein
[87] Jack Loura
[90] Dylan McDermott
Subs Unused
[36] Oscar Benitez Cobo
[42] Ramzi Qawasmy
[45] Leandro Soria Zarate
[95] Daniel Elliott
NYC II
Yellow Cards (1)
59’- Drew Baiera [38]
Red Cards (1)
45+2’- Jonathan Lopez [77]
PHI II
Yellow Cards (3)
45+2’- Sal Olivas [55]
85’ - Giovanny Sequera [38]
90+2’ - Jamir Johnson [62]
Red Cards (0)
Referee: Kyle Averill
Assistant Referee 1: Sharon Gingrich
Assistant Referee 2: Kendall McCardell
Fourth Official: Ariel Raban
Editor's Note: The goalgetter for for NYCFC, Leo Guarino & HC of the visitors, Ryan Richter had both played for the New York Cosmos.