New England vs Philadelphia Union
New England
Philadelphia Union
New England 2–1 Philadelphia Union
New England held off Philadelphia Union to win 2-1 at home, a result that our model gave a 42% probability to before kick-off and which the underlying shape of this Eastern Conference season makes entirely credible. The signals landed, and it is worth understanding why.
New England picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.
Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.
The result has implications at both ends of the New England end of the standings.
New England 2-1 Philadelphia Union: Three Points That the Structure Deserved
New England held off Philadelphia Union to win 2-1 at home, a result that our model gave a 42% probability to before kick-off and which the underlying shape of this Eastern Conference season makes entirely credible. The signals landed, and it is worth understanding why.
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How the result affects the Major League Soccer standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nashville SC | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 33 |
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 2 |  Inter Miami | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 31 |
| 2 |  SJ Earthquakes | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 32 |
| 3 |  Chicago Fire | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 26 |
| 3 |  Real Salt Lake | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 26 |
| 4 |  Dallas | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 25 |
| 4 | New England | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 25 |
What was the final score of New England vs Philadelphia Union?
The match finished 2-1 to New England.
Who won New England vs Philadelphia Union?
New England won the match 2-1.
When did New England vs Philadelphia Union take place?
The match took place on Sunday, 10 May 2026.
📊 AI-generated recap and structured data
New England defeated Philadelphia Union 2-1 in MLS action. Our model favored a New England win at 42 percent probability, and the pick landed. Both sides had matched form coming in, each posting one win, one draw and three losses across their last five matches. Both teams had also registered both-teams-to-score in 80 percent of recent outings, a trend that held true on the day. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The result handed New England a second successive victory over Philadelphia and reinforced their position in the upper half. Philadelphia's loss deepened their struggles in mid-table; they remain 13 positions below New England. Both teams showed attacking intent with 80% BTTS frequency, but New England's clinical finishing proved decisive. The gap between second and 15th widened further.
New England v Philadelphia Union · Major League Soccer · 10/05/2026, 00:30:00