Philadelphia Union dominated New York Red Bulls 3–1 in an MLS encounter that exposed the visitors' defensive fragility despite their 63 per cent possession advantage. The hosts' clinical finishing proved decisive: Milan Iloski, Neil Pierre, and Indiana Vassilev all found the net for Union, while Cade Cowell's solitary goal for the Red Bulls proved insufficient. Philadelphia's 3.1 xG from 24 shots (10 on target) far exceeded their opponents' 0.81 xG, reflecting their ruthless conversion in a 4–4–2 setup that prioritised counter-attacking efficiency. New York's 4–3–3 dominated the ball but squandered chances; their goalkeeper faced 10 shots on target yet could only save 70 per cent, conceding 3.47 post-shot xG. Union's goalkeeper made five saves at 80 per cent efficiency, though he was beaten once more than his xG model suggested. The result underscores Union's growing potency on the break and Red Bulls' recurring inability to convert possession into points.