After two hard-fought wins against Charlotte FC in the Round One Best-of-3 series of the MLS Cup Playoffs, New York City FC will have another big test against the Philadelphia Union. The Eastern Conference Semifinals will see the Pigeons face the league’s top team and the winners of the 2025 Supporters’ Shield. Their opponents only played two games in the first round against Chicago FC. They first won via penalty shootout and then won the following game 3-0.
NYCFC has dealt with the cards being stacked against them after finishing fifth in the Eastern Conference standings.