Union beat NYCFC 2-1 for record 17th win in 20 home matches
CHESTER, Pa. — José Martínez and Chris Donovan scored goals to lead Philadelphia to a 2-1 victory over New York City FC on Saturday night, giving the Union a league-record 17 wins in their last 20 home matches.
Martínez found the net first, taking a pass from Quinn Sullivan in the 23rd minute and scoring his second goal of the season to give the Union (12-7-4) the lead. Donovan's first goal this season proved to be the difference, coming unassisted in the 81st minute.
Andres Jasson scored his first career goal — unassisted in the 86th minute — to help NYCFC (5-8-11) avoid the shutout. Jasson has made 48 appearances for the club in the past three seasons.
Philadelphia becomes the first team to beat NYCFC five straight times. NYCFC owned a 10-5-2 record through the first 17 meetings.
Andre Blake saved two shots in his first start for the Union since June 10. Blake left the club to play for Jamaica in the Gold Cup. Luis Barraza had one save for NYCFC.
NYCFC saw an eight-match unbeaten streak end, but seven of the matches during the run ended in draws. NYCFC is 1-6-8 in its last 15 matches.
When league play resumes on Aug. 20, NYCFC will host Minnesota United. Philadelphia will host FC Dallas.