Philadelphia Union's Auston Trusty made history on Thursday night, becoming the first Union Homegrown to score in a FIFA World Cup. The United States fell to Türkiye by a 3-2 margin in its Group D finale.

What happened?

Trusty was one of three Philadelphia Union alumni to start for the United States, joining Brenden Aaronson and Mark McKenzie in the starting XI. The historic moment came early, with Trusty opening the scoring off a corner kick.

Why it matters for Philadelphia Union

The goal marked a milestone moment for the Philadelphia Union development pathway, with the former Homegrown defender becoming the first player signed to a Union Homegrown contract to score on soccer’s biggest stage. As of June 26, 2026, the Philadelphia Union stands 1st in Major League Soccer, with 66 points from 34 games, and a recent form of LWWWL.

What comes next?

The Stars and Stripes now must quickly turn their attention to the knockout rounds with a showdown against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 on Wednesday, July 1, at 8 p.m. ET. | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 1st in Major League Soccer | | Goals this season | 57 scored, 35 conceded | | Last result | CF Montreal 1-2 Philadelphia Union | | Recent form | 1W-0D-2L | | Next fixture | vs New York Red Bulls (at home, 2026-07-22) | The Philadelphia Union will look to build on this momentum as they face the New York Red Bulls at home on July 22, 2026.