Friday , 2 October 2026

Philadelphia Union vs Los Angeles FC, MLS 2023 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2023
Philadelphia Union
0 – 0
Full Time
Los Angeles FC
Sat 23 Sep 2023 · 23:30 UTC Subaru Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 2' Aaron Long
Y 79' Sergi Palencia

Overview

Match Preview

Philadelphia Union vs Los Angeles FC — MLS at Subaru Park.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 27 60
2 Internacional CF Miami 27 46
3 New England Revolution 27 46
4 Charlotte FC 27 43
5 Chicago Fire FC 26 42
6 Philadelphia Union 27 39
7 Orlando City SC 27 34
8 New York City FC 27 33
9 FC Cincinnati 26 33
10 New York Red Bulls 27 33
11 D.C. United SC 26 30
12 Columbus Crew SC 27 29
13 Toronto FC 27 29
14 Atlanta United FC 27 27
15 Montreal Impact FC 27 24
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 26 50
17 St. Louis City 27 47
18 FC Dallas 27 47
19 San Jose Earthquakes 27 45
20 Houston Dynamo 27 44
21 Los Angeles FC 28 41
22 Seattle Sounders FC 27 38
23 Colorado Rapids SC 27 36
24 Los Angeles Galaxy 28 36
25 San Diego FC 27 32
26 Portland Timbers 27 32
27 Real Salt Lake 27 32
28 Austin FC 27 31
29 Minnesota United FC 27 29
30 Sporting Kansas City 27 21

Head-to-Head

4
2
Philadelphia Union 6 games · Avg 4.3 goals Los Angeles FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-09-23 Philadelphia Union 0–0 Los Angeles FC 2022-11-05 Los Angeles FC 6–3 Philadelphia Union 2022-05-08 Los Angeles FC 2–2 Philadelphia Union 2020-03-09 Los Angeles FC 3–3 Philadelphia Union 2019-09-14 Philadelphia Union 1–1 Los Angeles FC

Recent Form

Philadelphia Union
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Sep Los Angeles FC H 0–0 D
20 Sep Charlotte FC A 2–2 D
16 Sep FC Cincinnati H 2–2 D
03 Sep New York Red Bulls H 4–1 W
30 Aug Toronto FC A 1–3 L
26 Aug D.C. United SC A 3–1 W
Los Angeles FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Sep Philadelphia Union A 0–0 D
21 Sep St. Louis City A 0–0 D
17 Sep Los Angeles Galaxy H 4–2 W
10 Sep Portland Timbers A 0–2 L
04 Sep Internacional CF Miami H 1–3 L
26 Aug Charlotte FC A 1–2 L

Season Stats

Philadelphia Union Los Angeles FC
#6 Position #21
39 Points 41
27 Played 28
11 / 6 / 10 W / D / L 11 / 8 / 9
54 Scored 43
44 Conceded 30
+10 GD +13
1.44 PPG 1.46
41% Win % 39%

Key Stats

83% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
26% Clean Sheets
Philadelphia Union this season
46% Clean Sheets
Los Angeles FC this season

Philadelphia Union are 6th (39 pts). Los Angeles FC are 21st (41 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Philadelphia Union
0-15
4/6
16-30
4/7
31-45
6/4
46-60
9/1
61-75
14/3
76+
6/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Los Angeles FC
0-15
4/4
16-30
6/5
31-45
9/4
46-60
4/5
61-75
4/5
76+
6/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Philadelphia Union
Milan Iloski 16 G 2 A
Bruno Damiani 8 G 1 A
Cavan Sullivan 7 G 4 A
Los Angeles FC
Denis Bouanga 14 G 5 A
Esteban David Martinez 4 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Philadelphia Union is hosting Los Angeles FC for another epic battle.
  • 2' The referee has no hesitation. Aaron Long is booked for Los Angeles FC — card on 2.
  • 7' Los Angeles FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 12' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Alejandro Bedoya suffering a number of foals already.
  • 17' It is a cagey affair so far. Philadelphia Union in their 4-3-1-2 trying to find a way past Los Angeles FC's compact 3-4-1-2.
  • 22' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 27' Jesus Bueno has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
  • 32' Mateusz Bogusz needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 37' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Philadelphia Union and Los Angeles FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 42' Philadelphia Union is showing some good football. However, Philadelphia Union are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 46' Los Angeles FC make a change. Stipe Biuk trudges off to be replaced by Denis Bouanga on 46 minutes.
  • 51' named a 4-3-1-2 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-1-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 56' The home supporters are growing impatient. Philadelphia Union must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 61' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 66' Kai Wagner is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Philadelphia Union so far.
  • 71' A change in the Los Angeles FC ranks — Cristian Olivera exits the field as Carlos Vela enters on 71.
  • 76' Los Angeles FC ring the changes. Ryan Hollingshead has done his job and it is now time for Sergi Palencia to step up.
  • 79' A meaty challenge results in booking for Sergi Palencia on 79.
  • 79' Quinn Sullivan has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jack McGlynn on 79 minute.
  • 81' Time for substitution for Philadelphia Union. Mikkel Uhre is replaced by Chris Donovan.
  • 85' Los Angeles FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Filip Krastev is hanging Timothy Tillman on the field on 85 minute.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for Nathan Ordaz. He replaces Mateusz Bogusz on 90 minute.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Philadelphia Union Lineups

4-3-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jim Curtin

Los Angeles FC Lineups

3-4-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steven Cherundolo

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Adama Diomande 3
Adama Diomande 3
Eddie Segura 2
Carlos Vela 2
Jakob Glesnes 1
Fafa Picault 1
Diego Rossi 1
Latif Blessing 1

Head to Head

2023-09-23 Philadelphia Union 0–0 Los Angeles FC 2022-11-05 Los Angeles FC 6–3 Philadelphia Union 2022-05-08 Los Angeles FC 2–2 Philadelphia Union 2020-03-09 Los Angeles FC 3–3 Philadelphia Union 2019-09-14 Philadelphia Union 1–1 Los Angeles FC

Philadelphia Union Form

2023-09-23 Philadelphia Union 0–0 Los Angeles FC D 2023-09-20 Charlotte FC 2–2 Philadelphia Union D 2023-09-16 Philadelphia Union 2–2 FC Cincinnati D 2023-09-03 Philadelphia Union 4–1 New York Red Bulls W 2023-08-30 Toronto FC 3–1 Philadelphia Union L 2023-08-26 D.C. United SC 1–3 Philadelphia Union W

Los Angeles FC Form

2023-09-23 Philadelphia Union 0–0 Los Angeles FC D 2023-09-21 St. Louis City 0–0 Los Angeles FC D 2023-09-17 Los Angeles FC 4–2 Los Angeles Galaxy W 2023-09-10 Portland Timbers 2–0 Los Angeles FC L 2023-09-04 Los Angeles FC 1–3 Internacional CF Miami L 2023-08-26 Charlotte FC 2–1 Los Angeles FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.52 Philadelphia Union xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39 Los Angeles FC xG
I would bet for: Philadelphia Union or Los Angeles FC 73% + Both teams to score 59%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Philadelphia Union42% Draw27% Los Angeles FC31%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 2.91
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 55%
45%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Philadelphia Union or Draw
68%
Draw or Los Angeles FC
58%
Philadelphia Union or Los Angeles FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Philadelphia Union29% Draw45% Los Angeles FC26%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
7.7%
1 – 0
7.4%
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
6.7%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
4.3%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 0
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Philadelphia Union

Handicap Philadelphia Union covers Push Los Angeles FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 12% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 19% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 18% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Philadelphia Union keeps clean sheet
26% ✗
Los Angeles FC keeps clean sheet
23% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.