Philadelphia Union Claims Historic Comeback Victory Over LA Galaxy

The Philadelphia Union celebrated a historic 3-2 comeback victory against LA Galaxy.

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The Philadelphia Union achieved a remarkable 3-2 comeback victory against the LA Galaxy at Subaru Park, marking their first home win against the Galaxy. After going down 2-0 in the first half, the Union rallied with goals from Nate Harriel and Tai Baribo, the latter scoring the winning goal in stoppage time. This victory extends the Union’s unbeaten streak to five matches in Major League Soccer. The match saw 15,539 fans witness the thrilling turnaround, solidifying the Union’s place as a competitive force in the league.

Philadelphia – The Philadelphia Union secured a stunning 3-2 comeback victory against the LA Galaxy on Wednesday night at Subaru Park, marking a historic first-ever home win against the Galaxy. This victory bolstered the Union’s unbeaten streak to five matches in Major League Soccer (MLS). The match drew a crowd of 15,539 passionate fans who witnessed the thrilling encounter.

In the early stages of the match, LA Galaxy took a commanding lead with two goals in the first half. Mauricio Cuevas opened the scoring in the 31st minute, followed by a second goal from Diego Fagúndez in the 37th minute, both assisted by Marco Reus. Despite the deficit, the Union demonstrated resilience and strategic play to mount a comeback in the second half.

Andrew Rick, the Union’s Homegrown goalkeeper, made his 10th MLS start in place of the injured three-time Goalkeeper of the Year, Andre Blake. The Union’s lineup remained consistent with that used in their previous match against the Columbus Crew, which ended in a 2-2 draw.

Philadelphia began their comeback efforts when Nate Harriel scored the first goal for the Union. In the 48th minute, he deflected a header from teammate Jakob Glesnes into the net, igniting hope among the home crowd. Just two minutes later, Tai Baribo equalized in the 50th minute, scoring his ninth goal of the season from a cross delivered by Danley Jean Jacques.

As the game progressed into stoppage time, Tai Baribo emerged as the hero for the Union by netting the winning goal in the 90+6th minute, bringing his season total to 10 goals. This comeback from a two-goal deficit is only the second occurrence in the club’s history, highlighting the resilience and determination of the team.

Head Coach Bradley Carnell made pivotal changes in the second half; his first substitutions came in the 58th minute when he brought on Alejandro Bedoya and Mikael Uhre. He made further substitutions around the 85th minute, introducing players Cavan Sullivan and Olwethu Makhanya to freshen up the squad as they chased the game.

Throughout the match, the Union dominated possession, totaling 24 shots compared to just 4 from LA Galaxy. Of those, 9 of the Union’s shots were on target, while the Galaxy managed only 2 shots on goal. This stark contrast in offensive pressure showcased the Union’s attacking prowess as they continued to press towards securing a victory.

Looking ahead, the Union’s hard-fought victory will serve as a significant morale booster as they prepare to face Atlanta United in their next match on Saturday. Meanwhile, the LA Galaxy’s defeat leaves them winless in the 2025 season, now sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference with a mere three points accumulated over 13 matches.

The match was also notable for Diego Fagúndez, who achieved a personal milestone by becoming the eighth player in MLS history to record at least 75 goals and 75 assists during the course of his career.

The Philadelphia Union’s impressive comeback against LA Galaxy not only solidifies their place in the league but also sets a promising tone for upcoming matches.