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Philadelphia Union overcomes 3-0 deficit to defeat Sporting Kansas City

The Philadelphia Union completed a dramatic comeback victory against Sporting Kansas City, winning 4-3 after trailing 3-0 at halftime. The Union became only the fifth team in MLS history to win a match after facing a three-goal deficit.

Sporting Kansas City established an early lead with two goals from André Luiz in the first ten minutes and a header from Wyatt Meyer in the 16th minute. However, Philadelphia mounted a rapid second-half rally, scoring four goals in a ten-minute span. Bruno Damiani initiated the comeback in the 64th minute, followed by a goal from 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan and an equalizer from Milan Iloski.

A Zorhan Bassong own goal in the 73rd minute secured the win for Philadelphia. The victory extends the Union's unbeaten streak to 11 games and marks their fifth consecutive win.

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Bruno Damiani · Cavan Sullivan · Milan Iloski · Philadelphia Union · Sporting Kansas City