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Philadelphia Union earns 3-1 win over Necaxa in Leagues Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 6:20 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Philadelphia Union earns 3-1 win over Necaxa in Leagues Cup

Summary

Philadelphia Union secured a 3-1 victory against Necaxa on August 9 at Subaru Park during the 2026 Leagues Cup. Nathan Harriel opened the scoring just two minutes in, followed by goals from Bruno Damiani and Cavan Sullivan. Despite a late goal from Matías Espíndola for Necaxa, the Union maintained control to confirm their first win in the tournament, keeping their knockout stage hopes alive. Coach Ryan Richter's adjustments helped the team better manage the game after losing their opener to Cruz Azul, and Sullivan's standout performance included a goal and an assist.

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By the Numbers

•Philadelphia Union wins 3-1 against Necaxa on August 9
•Goals from Harriel, Damiani, and Sullivan secure the victory
•Union initially lost 1-0 to Cruz Azul in their first match
•Matías Espíndola scores a consolation goal for Necaxa
•Cavan Sullivan named best player with a goal and assist

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6:20 PMYahoo Sports — Philadelphia Union defeats Necaxa with Cavan Sullivan's show and stays alive in Leagues Cup

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Philadelphia Union achieved their first win in the 2026 Leagues Cup on Sunday night (9). After the 1-0 loss to Cruz Azul in the debut, Ryan Richter's team responded with a dominant performance and bea...
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