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Philadelphia Union defeat FC Cincinnati 5-0 after Bruno Damiani hat trick

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 2:50 AM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Philadelphia Union defeat FC Cincinnati 5-0 after Bruno Damiani hat trick

Summary

Bruno Damiani recorded his first MLS hat trick to lead the Philadelphia Union past FC Cincinnati 5-0 on Wednesday night in Chester, Pennsylvania. The victory extends the Union's unbeaten run to nine matches, a streak dating back to May 24. FC Cincinnati played with 10 men for most of the match after Obinna Nwobodo received a straight red card in the 16th minute. Cavan Sullivan contributed three assists for the Union, maintaining his point-contribution streak at six games. Quinn Sullivan and Milan Iloski added goals via penalty kicks in the 43rd and 89th minutes, respectively. The Union dominated possession with 64.7 percent and outshot the visitors 19-1.

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By the Numbers

•Bruno Damiani scored three goals in the win.
•Cavan Sullivan provided three assists for Philadelphia.
•Obinna Nwobodo was ejected in the 16th minute.
•The Union held 64.7 percent of total possession.
•Philadelphia is unbeaten in nine matches.

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2:50 AMYahoo Sports — Damiani has 3 goals, Sullivan has 3 assists, Union beat Cincinnati 5-0 to extend unbeaten streak

What they're saying

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Bruno Damiani secured his first hat trick in MLS, Cavan Sullivan extended his goal-contribution streak to six games, and the Philadelphia Union beat 10-man FC Cincinnati 5-0 on Wednesday night to remain unbeaten since the World Cup break. Sullivan, whose string of three consecutive games with a goal was snapped, finished with three assists. On Saturday, the 16-year-old became the first teenager in MLS history with a goal contribution in five straight matches in the Union's 2-0 win over Montreal.
— Yahoo Sports

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