MLS 2026 · 17 Oct 2026

Philadelphia Union 2–2 Charlotte FC

Expected and what happened

Before the match, from team ratings for Sep 2026; the outlined result is what happened.

Footybot made Philadelphia Union favourites at 62%.

Philadelphia Union deserved more from the draw, creating 2.6 xG to 1.6.

Best on the pitch by Footybot's score: Henry Kessler, 59.3 in 90′.

Well above their usual level: Henry Kessler +12.2, Nathan Byrne +10.6, Neil Pierre +10.5.

Well below it: Andre Blake −10.5.

Each side's last five results before this match.

4 Apr 2026	Charlotte FC 2–1 Philadelphia Union MLS

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score	vs usual
Neil Pierre Defender	90	0	0	0.01	54.3	+10.5
Bruno Damiani Forward	82	1	0	0.16	52.5	+5.0
Quinn Sullivan Midfielder	35	0	0	0.08	49.4	–
Milan Iloski Forward	90	1	0	1.58	45.6	−1.1
Andre Blake Goalkeeper	90	0	0	–	43.1	−10.5
Nathan Harriel Defender	90	0	0	0.20	41.9	−1.8
Jovan Lukić Midfielder	90	0	0	–	40.0	−0.9
Malik Jakupovic Forward	8	0	0	0.06	38.3	–
Danley Jean Jacques Midfielder	90	0	1	0.02	36.5	−3.2
Indiana Vassilev Midfielder	55	0	0	0.05	34.8	−2.0
Cavan Sullivan Midfielder	90	0	0	0.34	32.1	−7.0
Frankie Westfield Defender	90	0	0	0.04	26.8	−0.5
Kai Wagner Defender	90	0	0	0.01	24.3	−2.1

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score	vs usual
Henry Kessler Defender	90	0	0	0.03	59.3	+12.2
Idan Toklomati Forward	90	1	1	0.36	56.1	+9.5
Djibril Diani Midfielder	83	0	0	–	52.1	+10.2
Rodolfo Aloko Forward	89	1	0	0.66	50.9	+9.7
Morrison Agyemang Defender	90	0	0	–	49.1	+4.4
Kristijan Kahlina Goalkeeper	90	0	0	–	46.9	−5.6
Nathan Byrne Defender	90	0	0	–	45.8	+10.6
Ashley Westwood Midfielder	90	0	0	0.38	44.8	+5.5
Pep Biel Midfielder	90	0	0	0.01	43.1	+1.4
Allan Saint-Maximin Forward	83	0	0	0.12	42.2	+1.0
Liel Abada Forward	20	0	0	–	41.1	–
David Schnegg Defender	83	0	1	–	38.9	+7.8
Luca De La Torre Midfielder	20	0	0	–	38.1	–
Harry Toffolo Defender	20	0	0	–	34.8	–
Tyger Smalls Forward	1	0	0	–	0.0	–