By José Nuñez
One other n victory, one other record-setting night time for n.
The 16-year-old wunderkind made fast work of i in a g on Wednesday night time, delivering a trio of assists whereas combining with older brother n (1g/2a) to tie Gonzalo and Federico Higuaín for the MLS report for objective contributions by brothers in a sport (six), whereas organising a hat trick for striker i.
The victory extends the Union’s spectacular run beneath interim head coach Ryan Richter, who now boasts a 7W-0L-2D report because the p break.
September calling?
For Cavan Sullivan, it continues a torrid run of kind since MLS returned from the FIFA World Cup break.
The younger American star has racked up 9 objective contributions (3g/6a) over a six-match stretch whereas extending a ok for his age.
Sullivan’s trio of assists might carry a little bit extra weight following s head coach Mauricio Pochettino’s s earlier this week, hinting at calling up "a number of" of Philadelphia's youth prospects forward of the September worldwide window.
Philadelphia's younger expertise has actually made their case, given the Union are on a league-record run of 10 consecutive video games with a youngster offering a objective contribution.
A Sullivan celebration
It was a household affair for the Sullivans as Quinn Sullivan joined within the celebration, notching a objective and two assists.
It was an enormous second for Quinn, who suffered a season-ending ACL harm in late 2025.
“A weight off my shoulders,” mentioned Quinn of scoring his first objective since coming back from harm. “I’ve undoubtedly wished one, wanted it for myself, for the staff. It was superior.”
For Richter, getting Quinn again firing on all cylinders alongside Cavan is without doubt one of the major causes behind the membership's unimaginable turnaround.
“I’m glad for him and to get the objective tonight is one other step in the suitable route,” mentioned Richter. “I’m happy with him. Blissful for him and I do know that most likely felt fairly good, however you’ll be able to ask him about that.”
Hat-trick hero
The Sullivans weren’t the one stars of the night time, with Damiani scoring 3 times to energy Philadelphia's rout.
The hat trick moved Damiani inside one objective of matching his seven-goal complete from the 2025 common season, with 10 matches remaining in 2026.
“I’m an emotional particular person, an emotional participant. After all, when issues will not be going my approach, just like the staff didn’t carry out nicely the primary half of the season, I wasn’t glad,” mentioned Damiani.
“I’m glad now that issues are working, that we’re bettering, preserving the clear sheet and profitable the sport. I’m additionally glad for my private second too, that I scored a hat trick.”
The Union now take their present on the street to Snapdragon Stadium for a Sunday Night time Soccer offered by Continental Tire conflict with C, trying to prolong their nine-game unbeaten streak (9 pm ET | V).
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