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March 28, 2024 – MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
Philadelphia Union II News Release

CHESTER, Pa. – Philadelphia Union II traveled to SeatGeek Stadium to face Chicago Fire FC II on Thursday night, resulting in a 1-1 draw. In the first half, Harold Osario scored in the 37th minute to put Chicago in the lead. Union II responded in the 71st minute when forward Edward Davis scored his second goal of the MLS NEXT Pro season. Goalkeeper Andrew Rick recorded seven saves throughout the match to keep the score leveled and send the match to a post regulation shootout. Union II was not able to secure the extra point through the shootout, but maintained a hard fought point on the road.

Philadelphia Union II return to Subaru Park to host Orlando City B on Thursday, April 11th (4:00 p.m. ET / Apple TV).

Chicago Fire FC II (1)4)) – Philadelphia Union II (1)3))

SeatGeek Stadium (Bridgeview, IL)

Thursday, March 28, 2024

TODAY’S MATCH INFO

REF: Alex Beehler

AR1: Jay Norris

AR2: Sharon Gingrich

4TH: Fermin Sanchez

Weather: 51 degrees and sunny.

GOALS/ASSISTS

CHI – Harold Osorio 37′

PHI – Edward Davis 71′

DISCIPLINARY SUMMARY

PHI – Gavin Wetzel (caution) 36′

PHI – Olwethu Makhanya (caution) 74′

CHI – Dylan Borso (caution) 76′

PHI – Sal Olivas (caution) 90’+2′

LINEUP

Philadelphia Union II: Andrew Rick; Jamir Berdecio (Neil Pierre 65′), Gavin Wetzel, Olwethu Makhanya, Frank Westfield; Sanders Ngabo, Nick Pariano (Alex Perez 85′), Kyle Tucker (David Vazquez 45′), Giovanny Sequera (CJ Olney 45′); Edward Davis (Ryan Zellefrow 89′) , Sal Olivas.

Substitutes not used: Mike Sheridan; John Andrus, Randy Meneses, Antonios Horozoglou.

Chicago Fire FC II: Patrick Los; Arnaud Souquet (Billy Hency 45′, Diego Konincks, Jaylen Shannon, Lamonth Rochester; Federico Navarro (Vitaily Hlyut 45′), Javier Casas (Romain Blake 87′) , David Poreba; Christian Koffi (David Tchetchao 45′), Jason Shokalook (Dylan Borso 71′), Harold Osorio.

Substitutes not used: Bryan Dowd; Michael Nesci, Christopher Cupps, Juan Miguel Calle.

TEAM NOTES

Midfielder CJ Olney made his first MLS NEXT Pro appearance of the season.

Forward Edward Davis scored his second goal of the MLS NEXT Pro season.

Goalkeeper Andrew Rick registered seven saves in regulation.

Philadelphia Union II return to Subaru Park to host Orlando City B on Thursday, April 11th (4:00 p.m. ET / Apple TV).

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