Match report

Philadelphia Union Crush Defence Force 7-0 in CONCACAF Champions League

Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union
7–0
FT
Defence Force
Defence Force
Feb 27, 2026

Philadelphia Union secured a dominant 7-0 victory over Defence Force in a CONCACAF Champions League match, demonstrating their supremacy on the field. Goals from G. Martinez, J. Lukić, S. Korzeniowski, B. Bender, and two from C. Sullivan ensured the Union's commanding win. The match was a display of relentless attack and defensive resilience, leaving Defence Force with little to show for their efforts.

Key Facts

  • • Philadelphia Union defeated Defence Force 7-0 in the CONCACAF Champions League
  • • Goals scored by G. Martinez (7'), J. Lukić (penalty, 10'), S. Korzeniowski (12', 48'), B. Bender (53'), and C. Sullivan (76', 88')
  • • S. Korzeniowski received a yellow card at 23'
  • • Defence Force's K. K. St. Hillaire received a yellow card at 25'

Lineups

Philadelphia Union

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 76 A. Rick (G)
  • 15 O. Mbaizo (D)
  • 2 G. Martinez (D)
  • 29 O. Makhanya (D)
  • 38 G. Sequera (D)
  • 11 A. Bedoya (M)
  • 14 J. Rafanello (M)
  • 4 J. Lukic (M)
  • 6 C. Sullivan (M)
  • 23 E. Alladoh (F)
  • 37 S. Korzeniowski (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 A. Blake
  • 31 G. Marks
  • 26 N. Harriel
  • 5 J. Sery Larsen
  • 16 B. Bender
  • 8 J. Bueno
  • 19 I. Vassilev
  • 21 D. Jean Jacques
  • 9 B. Damiani
  • 10 M. Iloski
  • 51 M. Jakupovic
  • 55 S. Olivas

Defence Force

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 I. Williams (G)
  • 2 I. Garcia (D)
  • 33 S. Noel (D)
  • 25 R. Francois (D)
  • 7 J. Felix (D)
  • 28 C. Bailey (M)
  • 4 J. Araujo-Wilson (M)
  • 13 R. Coryat (M)
  • 45 T. Bailey (M)
  • 77 K. K. St. Hillaire (F)
  • 20 A. George

Substitutes

  • 80 J. St. Hillaire
  • 8 S. Bateau
  • 31 J. Garcia
  • 17 C. Gonzales
  • 5 T. Hodge
  • 27 K. Julien
  • 21 J. Sadoo
  • 19 P. Tinto
  • 12 N. Dillon
  • 70 D. Ollivierra

Timeline

  1. Philadelphia Union
    7' Philadelphia Union Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Martinez
  2. Philadelphia Union
    10' Philadelphia Union Goal · Penalty
    J. Lukić
  3. Philadelphia Union
    12' Philadelphia Union Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Korzeniowski · Assist: C. Sullivan
  4. Philadelphia Union
    23' Philadelphia Union Card · Yellow Card
    S. Korzeniowski

    Foul

  5. Defence Force
    25' Defence Force Card · Yellow Card
    K. K. St. Hillaire

    Simulation

  6. Philadelphia Union
    46' Philadelphia Union subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Makhanya · On: B. Bender
  7. Philadelphia Union
    46' Philadelphia Union subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Lukić · On: S. Olivas
  8. Philadelphia Union
    48' Philadelphia Union Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Korzeniowski · Assist: E. Alladoh
  9. Philadelphia Union
    53' Philadelphia Union Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Bender · Assist: C. Sullivan
  10. Defence Force
    56' Defence Force subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. George · On: Justin Sadoo
  11. Defence Force
    56' Defence Force subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Bailey · On: N. Dillon
  12. Defence Force
    57' Defence Force subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Shirwin Noel · On: T. Hodge
  13. Philadelphia Union
    59' Philadelphia Union subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Korzeniowski · On: M. Jakupovic
  14. Philadelphia Union
    75' Philadelphia Union subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Bedoya · On: J. Bueno
  15. Philadelphia Union
    76' Philadelphia Union Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Sullivan · Assist: E. Alladoh
  16. Philadelphia Union
    77' Philadelphia Union Card · Yellow Card
    S. Olivas

    Foul

  17. Defence Force
    80' Defence Force subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Coryat · On: P. Tinto
  18. Defence Force
    80' Defence Force subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Tyrese Bailey · On: D. Ollivierra
  19. Philadelphia Union
    88' Philadelphia Union Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Sullivan · Assist: S. Olivas

Match Stats

Stat Philadelphia Union Defence Force
Fouls 13 7
Pass Accuracy 89% 75%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 0
Corners 7 2
Total Passes 585 314
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 4 0
Shots on Target 9 0
xG 2.59 0.10
Shots off Target 6 0
Possession 66% 34%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 519 237
Shots Inside Box 15 0
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 4 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Philadelphia Union's early goals within the first 12 minutes set the tone for the match, with G. Martinez, J. Lukić, and S. Korzeniowski scoring
  • ▸ The substitution of S. Korzeniowski with M. Jakupovic at 59' allowed Philadelphia Union to maintain their momentum and continue their offensive push, leading to additional goals