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August 16, 2026 β’ Yankee Stadium, New York City
MLS PREVIEW β’ August 16, 2026
Featured Matchup
Pitch Matchup: Philadelphia Union (5-4-10) plays New York City FC (7-5-7) at Yankee Stadium, New York City.
Philadelphia Union
Visiting Side
Record
5-4-10
New York City FC
Home Side
Record
7-5-7
Scoring
| Team | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
PHI
|
0 | 3 | 3 |
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NEW
|
2 | 0 | 2 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
45%
Philadelphia Union
VS
55%
New York City FC
Projected Score
PHI 1
-
NEW 1
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 3 categories
Philadelphia Union
STAT
New York City FC
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host New York City FC plays on familiar turf at Yankee Stadium, New York City.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Philadelphia Union Could Win
Philadelphia Union has produced 1.11 goals offensively.
Why New York City FC Could Win
New York City FC has generated 1.11 goals on their side.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if New York City FC's superior backline can neutralize the opposing attack.
Game Details
Yankee Stadium, New York City
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: PHI +130 | O/U: 2.5
Team Leaders
Team Total Shots
Agustin Ojeda
3
Team Accurate Passes
James Sands
32
Team Total Shots
Cavan Sullivan
6
Team Accurate Passes
Nathan Harriel
46
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Philadelphia Union (50.0%)
New York City FC (50.0%)
Total Submissions: 72 circles
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