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Anderson’s Stoppage-Time Strike Secures 2-1 Win for Philadelphia Union

The Union capitalized on late goals with a depleted squad competing in the Gold Cup to reinforce their top spot.

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Overview

  • Jesús Bueno opened the scoring in the second minute of first-half stoppage time with his first goal of the season.
  • Wilfried Zaha leveled the match in the 78th minute to bring Charlotte FC back on even terms.
  • Substitute Markus Anderson volleyed his first MLS goal eight minutes into second-half stoppage to clinch the victory.
  • The result extended Philadelphia’s unbeaten streak to 12 games and improved their record to 11-3-4 atop the Eastern Conference.
  • With key players absent at the Gold Cup and Tai Baribo sidelined by injury, the Union will begin a three-match road stretch at Chicago Fire on June 25.