It’s the Philadelphia Union versus New York City FC at Yankee Stadium on August 16, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:00 PM ET
- Location: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
- Streaming: Apple TV
How to Watch Philadelphia Union vs. New York City FC on August 16, 2026
You can watch New York City FC take on Philadelphia Union live on DIRECTV on Apple TV on August 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET.
Philadelphia Union (4-4-10) at New York City FC (7-5-6) — Match Preview
Philadelphia Union (4-4-10) travel to Yankee Stadium to take on New York City FC (7-5-6) on August 16, 2026, in a matchup pitting two clubs trending in opposite directions. New York City FC averages 1.72 goals per match to Philadelphia’s 1.39, and the gap is even wider defensively, where the Union have conceded 33 goals this season against New York City FC’s 24. Milan Iloski has carried Philadelphia’s attack almost single handed with 10 goals in 18 appearances, and he will need another big night to keep pace with Nicolás Fernández, who tops every scorer in this matchup with 13 goals in 18 appearances for the home side. Fernández plays more like a second forward than a traditional midfielder, and containing him is the clearest defensive challenge Philadelphia faces on the road. Maxi Morález adds another layer for New York City FC, setting up 6 assists in just 14 appearances to pace the matchup in that category. New York City FC currently sits 5th in MLS with a spot in playoff position, a wide gap from Philadelphia’s place at 13th.
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What Time is the Philadelphia Union vs. New York City FC Match Today?
The Philadelphia Union vs. New York City FC match starts at 6:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Philadelphia Union vs. New York City FC?
You can watch Philadelphia Union vs. New York City FC on Apple TV.
Players to Watch: Philadelphia Union vs. New York City FC
Philadelphia Union
Milan Iloski — F. Iloski leads Philadelphia with 10 goals in 18 appearances this season, comfortably the club’s primary scoring threat in a lineup that has otherwise struggled to find the net. His finishing has kept the Union competitive on nights when the rest of the attack goes quiet, and Sunday’s trip to Yankee Stadium puts that scoring touch up against a New York City FC defense that has allowed far fewer goals than Philadelphia has this year.
Danley Jean Jacques — M. Jean Jacques has chipped in 2 goals across 17 appearances from midfield, giving Philadelphia a secondary scoring option beyond Iloski up top. He and the rest of the Union midfield are tasked with creating enough service to ease the burden on a lineup that has already lost 10 matches this season.
From the back line, Frankie Westfield has provided 5 assists in 15 appearances, an unusually productive total for a Philadelphia defender and a sign the Union like to push numbers forward once they win the ball. That kind of service from deep gives Iloski an extra outlet even on nights when the midfield struggles to break down an organized defense.
New York City FC
Nicolás Fernández — M. Fernández paces New York City FC with 13 goals in 18 appearances, a total that leads both sides in this matchup and explains why NYCFC sit 5th in MLS with a spot in playoff position. He operates more like a second striker than a conventional midfielder, and tracking him through the middle of the park figures to be Philadelphia’s central defensive task.
Agustin Ojeda — F. Ojeda has added 5 goals in 18 appearances, giving New York City FC a second scoring outlet alongside Fernández and spreading the workload Philadelphia’s back line has to account for.
Distribution runs through Maxi Morález, who has set up 6 assists in just 14 appearances, the highest assist rate of anyone in this matchup. His passing out of midfield is a big reason New York City FC’s attack has outscored Philadelphia’s by a wide margin this season.
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