{"id":173924,"date":"2025-08-25T08:58:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T08:58:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/173924\/"},"modified":"2025-08-25T08:58:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T08:58:14","slug":"postgame-notes-revolution-ii-defeat-philadelphia-union-ii-3-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/173924\/","title":{"rendered":"POSTGAME NOTES | Revolution II defeat Philadelphia Union II, 3-1"},"content":{"rendered":"

CHESTER, Penn.<\/strong> (August 24, 2025) \u2013 New England Revolution II (10-5-6; 41 pts.) defeated Philadelphia Union II (10-5-8; 43 pts.), 3-1, on Sunday afternoon at Subaru Park. A first-half flurry, featuring a brace from forward Liam Butts<\/strong> and an own goal from Philadelphia, led New England to back-to-back wins. With today\u2019s triumph, Revolution II has now claimed points from eight of their last nine matches (6-1-2).<\/p>\n

The first 35 minutes of the match were scoreless, before Revolution II produced the quickest three-goal rally in program history to close the first half. New England found its first of three goals over the next five minutes, when Brazilian playmaker Marcos Dias<\/strong> split Philadelphia\u2019s backline with a through ball to Butts, who lifted his shot over the head of Union II goalkeeper Michael Sheridan. Three minutes later, a chipped ball from Sweden international Gabe Dahlin<\/strong> forced an own goal off the head of Union II defender Neil Pierre and into his own net to double Revolution II’s lead.<\/p>\n

The visitors struck again in the 40th minute, with Butts and Dias combining once more. After a giveaway from Union II\u2019s defense, the pair executed a give-and-go sequence into the box, with Butts calmly slotting home his team-leading 11th goal of the campaign and his eighth goal involvement in the last seven matches. Dias recorded his second helper of the day, his team-best ninth assist of the season, and the 18th of his Revolution II career.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia almost pulled one back in the 59th minute, with Edward Davis blasting a close-range shot over the head of Revolution II goalkeeper JD Gunn<\/strong>, though Union II\u2019s attempt was denied by the crossbar. Gunn, in his first start since July 13, made three saves between the posts in his eighth appearance this season.<\/p>\n

New England was reduced to 10 men for the final minutes of the match when Homegrown defender Damario McIntosh<\/strong> was shown a second yellow card in the 79th minute. Philadelphia cut into the deficit late, with a goal from Malik Jakupovic in the 90th minute. After the conclusion of today’s victory, New England is now unbeaten in its last three matches, including two consecutive wins.<\/p>\n

New England will open a three-game homestand next Sunday, August 31, welcoming Chicago Fire FC II to Gillette Stadium. The 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff is available to watch live on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV<\/a>, with Jake Griffith calling the game action.<\/p>\n