Philadelphia Union secured a 3–1 victory over Club Necaxa in the Leagues Cup Group Stage, capitalising on clinical finishing despite ceding possession to their Mexican opponents. The hosts operated in a 4–4–2 shape and made their limited opportunities count, with Cavan Sullivan and Bruno Damiani among the goalscorers; Union managed just three shots on target from 12 attempts but converted at a decisive rate. Necaxa dominated the ball at 55 per cent and forced nine shots on target, yet their 3–4–3 formation proved vulnerable to the Union's direct approach. Union's goalkeeper was the standout performer, recording an 88.89 per cent save rate across nine shots faced, keeping the visitors at arm's length when pressure mounted. The result puts Philadelphia in a strong position to progress from the group stage.