Philadelphia Union II 4-3 New York City FC II 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Regular Season - Matchweek 30 Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025 | Kickoff: 1pm ET Location: Subaru Park | Chester, Pennsylvania
New York City FC II ended their MLS NEXT Pro season with a dramatic 4-3 defeat to Philadelphia. Seymour Reid scored twice, with Juan Ponce also netting, as New York City fought back three times. Despite a spirited display and a late chance for a Reid hat-trick, Nelson Pierre’s stoppage-time header secured victory for the hosts.
After today's 4-3 loss, New York City FC II ends their regular season holding a 9-13-6 (W-L-D) record.
This season, New York City FC II netted 53 goals and has conceded 61.
New York City FC II finishes the season with 35 points.
New York City FC II was eliminated from playoff contention before today’s match.
With three goals scored in today’s match New York City II has scored three or more goals in a match eight times this season.
Through 14 away matches this season, New York City FC II posted a 3-8-3 record.
In 14 away matches this season, New York City FC II scored 28 goals and conceded 39.
New York City FC II's three goals in today's match marked the fourth time the team has scored three or more goals in a road match.
Today’s match was the third and final meeting this season and the eleventh all-time between New York City FC II and Philadelphia Union II.
New York City FC II now holds a 3-8-0 (W-L-D) overall record in the series against Philadelphia Union II.
New York City II has scored 19 goals and conceded 24.
On the road, New York City FC II holds a 1-4-0 (W-L-D) record against Philadelphia Union II.
New York City II scored 12 goals and conceded 12.
At home, New York City FC II holds a 2-4-0 (W-L-D) record against Philadelphia Union II, with seven goals scored and 12 conceded.
In their last home match against Philadelphia Union II, New York City FC II lost 2-0.
This season, Philadelphia Union II won the season series over New York City FC II, winning all matches played this season.
Through three matches, New York City FC II posted a 0-3-0 record, having scored four goals and conceded 10.
Forward Seymour Reid scored his 12th and 13th goals of the season. Reids two goals in today’s match marked the fifth time he has scored two or more goals in a match. Reid has accumulated four braces and one hat-trick this season.
Reid becomes the fifth player to record 10 or more goals in a single MLSNP Regular Season.
The other players who achieved this feat include Former Forward Taylor Calheira (14 goals in 2024, Former Forward Matthew 'MD’ Myers (18 goals in 2023), Former Forward John Denis (14 goals in 2022), and Former Forward Jonathan Jimenez (10 goals in 2022).
Midfielder Camilo Ponce recorded his third goal of the season. Ponce has scored three goals in six appearances this season.
Forward Sebastiano Musu recorded his seventh assist of the season after assisting Seymour Reids first goal of today’s match (not including second assists). Musu totaled 13 goal contributions this season (6G, 7A).
Forward Julien Lacher recorded his seventh assist of the season after assisting Camilo Ponce’s goal today. Lacher totaled 13 goal contributions this season (6G, 7A).
Musu and Lacher lead the squad this season in assists with seven each. They also both tally the same number of goals with six each, tying for the second most goals scored by a New York City FC II player this season.
Goalkeeper Brennan Klein recorded nine saves in today’s match. This was Klein’s most saves in a match this season.
Defender Adonis Campos made his MLS NEXT Pro and New York City FC II debut today, earning his first start with the team.
NEW YORK CITY FC II HEAD COACH MATT PILKINGTON
On takeaways from the game... “The takeaways from the game today include our chance creation and some excellent goals scored, which is a massive positive. Individually, it’s great for Seymour to get two goals, and for the team to keep creating and scoring against really good opponents.”
On missing the postseason and team development... “We're disappointed that we didn't make the postseason. It was one of our team objectives and something that we, as a collective, feel is important for our development — to play in pressure games and meaningful matches. It’s disappointing not to achieve that goal, and it’s something we’ll look to improve on in the future. Now it’s time to focus on player development over the next few months and start rebuilding a group for next season that can keep developing through our club platform and ecosystem, with the goal of producing more first-team players and top talent.”
NEW YORK CITY FC II FORWARD SEYMOUR REID
On the match against Philadelphia Union II... “Today was a great game — [I scored] two goals, though [it was] an unfortunate defeat. For me, dominating offensively is important. As a striker, I just try to find spaces behind defenders and make clever moves off their shoulders. I think it’s about getting into the right positions to score goals.”
On thoughts about the overall season... “My thoughts on the overall season — I think we had a pretty decent one. We came up a couple of points short, but if we [had focused more] on things like the penalty shootout and the little details that make those points count, I think we would’ve been in the playoffs this season for sure. [One] thing the team can improve on for next year is just being consistent and [finding ways to keep] winning games.”
22'- PHI II – Markus Anderson [35]
Scored with right footed shot from the center of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Giovanny Sequera [38], second assist by Stas Korzeniowski [37].
33’- NYC II – Seymour Reid [74]
Scored with right footed shot from the center of the box to the middle-left zone. Assisted by Sebastiano Musu.
38’- NYC II – Camilo Ponce [83]
Scored with right footed shot from the center of the box to the lower left central zone. Assisted by Julien Lacher.
45'- PHI II – Neil Pierre [44]
Scored with header from the center of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Christopher Olney Jr [17].
61’- PHI II – Stas Korzeniowski [37]
Scored with left footed shot from the central position outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Christopher Olney Jr [17].
79’- NYC II – Seymour Reid [74]
Scored with right footed shot from the center of the box to the lower left central zone.
90+5’- PHI II – Neil Pierre [44]
Scored with header from the center of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Christopher Olney Jr [17].
[68] Jordan Griffin (62’ - [36] Óscar Benítez Cobo)
[40] Rafael Uzcátegui
[44] Neil Pierre
[38] Giovanny Sequera
[35] Markus Anderson (74’ - [70] Noah Probst)
[17] Christopher Olney Jr
[24] Nick Pariano
[6] Cavan Sullivan (62’ - [47] Kellan LeBlanc)
[77] Edward Davis (62’ - [51] Malik Jakupovic)
[37] Stas Korzeniowski (62’ - [55] Sal Olivas)
Head Coach: Matt Pilkington
[80] Brennan Klein
[38] Drew Baiera
[23] Max Murray
[33] Prince Amponsah
[82] Adonis Campos
[71] Peter Molinari
[42] Piero Elias (64’ - [72] Luka Sunjic)
[64] Julian Lacher (72’ - [75] Leo Guarino)
[81] Sebastiano Musu
[83] Camilo Ponce (72’ - [92] Lucas De Pinho)
[74] Seymour Reid
Subs Unused
[41] Lou Liedtka
[46] Kaidn Moore
[49] Willyam Ferreira
[62] Jamir Johnson
Subs Unused
[58] Pierce Infuso
[70] Mac Learned
[73] Collin McCamy
[87] Jack Loura
[90] Dylan McDermott
PHI II Yellow Cards (1)
36’ - Nick Pariano [24] - Bad Foul
Red Cards (0)
NYC II Yellow Cards (1)
22’ - Piero Elias [42] - Bad Foul
Red Cards (0)
Referee: Muhammad Hassan
Ast. Referee 1: Trevor Hadick
Ast. Referee 2: Jared Michael Kuehl
Fourth Official: Nick Karnovsky
New York City FC II’s MLS NEXT Pro regular season schedule concluded on Sunday with a trip to Philadelphia.
Matt Pilkington’s side knew a playoff berth was a tall order, requiring both a victory and favorable results elsewhere.
Pilkington handed a start to Seymour Reid, who recently celebrated his first MLS goal and a call-up to the Jamaican national team.
The hosts created the game’s first opportunity within minutes when Stas Korzeniowski tested Brennan Klein, who made a comfortable save.
New York City responded shortly after through Piero Elias, but his effort drifted wide. Cavan Sullivan and Korzeniowski both threatened again before Julien Lacher and Reid drew saves from Andrew Rick.
Philadelphia took the lead in the 28th minute when Korzeniowski’s dinked cross found Markus Anderson, who volleyed home.
City hit back quickly through Reid, who combined neatly with Juan Ponce before driving toward goal and finishing calmly past Rick.
Things improved further for the visitors ten minutes later as Ponce added his name to the scoresheet, controlling Sebastiano Musu’s low cross before firing into the net.
An entertaining first half ended level when Nelson Pierre rose highest to head home from a corner. Philadelphia almost regained the lead in stoppage time, but Edward Davis struck the post.
Davis remained lively after the restart, forcing another fine save from Klein early in the second half. At the other end, Musu’s whipped in-swinging corner clipped the outside of the post as City pushed for another.
Philadelphia reclaimed the lead minutes later when a Korzeniowski strike bobbled into the bottom corner. Pilkington turned to his bench soon after, introducing Luka Sunjic for Elias in the 64th minute, followed by Lucas De Pinho and Leo Guarino in place of Ponce and Lacher on 72 minutes.
City’s persistence paid off in the 80th minute. A powerful drive from Drew Baiera struck the post and rebounded to Reid, who showed great composure to slot home his second of the afternoon.
The hosts pressed for a late winner, with Giovanny Sequera’s shot blocked by Sunjic in the 87th minute. Moments later, De Pinho produced a dazzling solo run, only to see his shot deflected away.
Reid had the chance to complete his hat-trick in stoppage time after being played through on goal, but Rick managed to stretch out a leg and divert the ball clear.
That missed opportunity proved decisive, as Philadelphia snatched victory in the dying moments through Pierre’s second of the game — once again heading home from a corner.
That would prove to be the final goal of the game and confirm a disappointing end to NYCFC II's campaign—a 4-3 defeat rounding out their schedule.
