Match report

Philadelphia Union Crush Defence Force 5-0 in CONCACAF Champions League

Defence Force
Defence Force
0–5
FT
Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union
Feb 18, 2026

Philadelphia Union secured a commanding victory over Defence Force with a 5-0 win in their CONCACAF Champions League match. The visitors were in control from the start, capitalizing on early chances and maintaining their dominance throughout the game. Philadelphia's quick start and relentless pressure proved too much for the home side, who struggled to find their footing.

Key Facts

  • • Philadelphia Union scored five goals against Defence Force.
  • • M. Iloski and B. Damiani each scored twice for Philadelphia Union.
  • • Defence Force's Tyrese Bailey received a yellow card in the 28th minute.
  • • Philadelphia Union's N. Harriel was shown a yellow card in the 54th minute.

Lineups

Defence Force

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 76 A. Rick
  • 14 J. Rafanello
  • 29 O. Makhanya
  • 26 N. Harriel
  • 39 F. Westfield
  • 11 A. Bedoya
  • 21 D. Jean Jacques
  • 8 J. Bueno
  • 10 M. Iloski
  • 23 E. Alladoh
  • 37 S. Korzeniowski

Substitutes

  • 18 A. Blake
  • 31 G. Marks
  • 5 J. Sery Larsen
  • 66 F. Sundstrom
  • 16 B. Bender
  • 19 I. Vassilev
  • 17 C. Olney JR
  • 6 C. Sullivan
  • 28 A. Anello
  • 9 B. Damiani
  • 77 E. Davis III
  • 55 S. Olivas

Philadelphia Union

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 I. Williams
  • 2 I. Garcia
  • 33 S. Noel
  • 8 S. Bateau
  • 5 T. Hodge
  • 21 J. Sadoo
  • 4 J. Araujo-Wilson
  • 23 J. Jones
  • 10 K. Molino
  • 45 T. Bailey
  • 77 K. K. St. Hillaire

Substitutes

  • 80 J. St. Hillaire
  • 28 C. Bailey
  • 7 J. Felix
  • 25 R. Francois
  • 17 C. Gonzales
  • 27 K. Julien
  • 13 R. Coryat
  • 20 A. George
  • 19 P. Tinto
  • 12 N. Dillon
  • 47 P. Nelson
  • 70 D. Ollivierra

Timeline

  1. Defence Force
    28' Defence Force Card · Yellow Card
    Tyrese Bailey

    Foul

  2. Philadelphia Union
    29' Philadelphia Union Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Iloski
  3. Philadelphia Union
    32' Philadelphia Union Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Alladoh · Assist: F. Westfield
  4. Philadelphia Union
    54' Philadelphia Union Card · Yellow Card
    N. Harriel

    Foul

  5. Philadelphia Union
    64' Philadelphia Union Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Makhanya · Assist: M. Iloski
  6. Defence Force
    65' Defence Force subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Harriel · On: Japhet Sery Larsen
  7. Defence Force
    65' Defence Force subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Iloski · On: C. Sullivan
  8. Defence Force
    65' Defence Force subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Alladoh · On: B. Damiani
  9. Philadelphia Union
    66' Philadelphia Union subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Araujo-Wilson · On: R. Coryat
  10. Philadelphia Union
    66' Philadelphia Union subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Tyrese Bailey · On: D. Ollivierra
  11. Philadelphia Union
    69' Philadelphia Union Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Damiani · Assist: C. Sullivan
  12. Defence Force
    70' Defence Force Card · Yellow Card
    J. Jones

    Foul

  13. Defence Force
    73' Defence Force subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Makhanya · On: F. Sundstrom
  14. Philadelphia Union
    75' Philadelphia Union subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Hodge · On: J. Felix
  15. Philadelphia Union
    79' Philadelphia Union Var · Penalty confirmed
    C. Sullivan
  16. Philadelphia Union
    81' Philadelphia Union Goal · Penalty
    B. Damiani
  17. Philadelphia Union
    82' Philadelphia Union subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. K. St. Hillaire · On: P. Nelson
  18. Philadelphia Union
    82' Philadelphia Union subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Garcia · On: C. Bailey
  19. Defence Force
    84' Defence Force Card · Yellow Card
    Justin Sadoo

    Foul

  20. Defence Force
    89' Defence Force Card · Yellow Card
    Shirwin Noel

    Foul

  21. Defence Force
    90'+2 Defence Force Card · Yellow Card
    J. Jones

    Foul

  22. Defence Force
    90'+2 Defence Force Card · Red Card
    J. Jones

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Defence Force Philadelphia Union
Fouls 12 13
Pass Accuracy 76% 81%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 4 18
Corners 3 10
Total Passes 299 400
Yellow Cards 5 1
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 1 9
xG 0.14 2.40
Shots off Target 2 6
Possession 43% 57%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 226 324
Shots Inside Box 2 13
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 2 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Philadelphia Union took the lead in the 29th minute with a goal from M. Iloski, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ The second goal by E. Alladoh in the 32nd minute effectively put Defence Force on the back foot.
  • ▸ Philadelphia Union's late penalty goal by B. Damiani in the 81st minute cemented their dominant performance.