Philadelphia Union drew 1-1 with Columbus Crew on May 16, ending their modest two-game losing streak.

What happened?

The Crew dominated the first half, with Hugo Picard scoring in the 10th minute. But the Union equalized in the second half, with Milan Iloski scoring from the center of the box.

Key stats

StatValue
Possession39.7% (Union), 60.3% (Crew)
Shots12 (Union), 6 (Crew)
Shots on target5 (Union), 2 (Crew)

Post-match reaction

Coach Henrik Rydstrom said the Crew are going through a period of "unluck," but he's proud that they look like a team that "doesn't feel sorry for itself." The Union took one shot in the first 45 minutes and 10 shots after that.

Current context

As of June 24, 2026, the Philadelphia Union is 1st in Major League Soccer, with 66 points from 34 games, and a recent form of LWWWL. Their last result was a 2-1 win against CF Montreal on April 11, 2026. Their next fixture is against the New York Red Bulls at home on July 22, 2026.