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Maxi Moralez Goal Torments Union Again in Playoffs as NYCFC Advances
Maxi Moralez scored the only goal and goalkeeper Matt Freese made five crucial saves as NYCFC upset top-seeded Philadelphia Union 1-0 to reach the conference final.
- On Sunday night in Chester, Pa., New York City FC beat the No. 1 seed Philadelphia Union 1-0 as Maxi Moralez scored in the 27th minute from Nicolás Fernández's through ball.
- Despite dominating shots, the Philadelphia Union outshot New York City FC 9-3 in the first half and 20-6 overall but were held scoreless at Subaru Park, losing just their second home game.
- Matt Freese made five saves to secure the result, including a 75th-minute stop on Frankie Westfield after a Milan Iloski service, while Andrew Rick denied a late Moralez chance following Andre Blake's injury.
- NYCFC travels to face third-seeded Inter Miami on Saturday, which beat Cincinnati 4-0, with the winner advancing to the MLS Cup on Dec. 6.
- For the fourth time in MLS Cup playoffs, New York City FC faced Philadelphia Union, who lost twice previously including the 2021 Eastern Conference final when 10 Union players were ruled out with COVID-19 positives.
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Morales, Freese help NYCFC beat No. 1 seed Union 1-0, advance to conference finals
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Maxi Moralez opened the scoring in the 27th minute and New York City FC beat the No. 1 seed Philadelphia Union 1-0 on Sunday night to win the Eastern Conference semifinals.
·Marinette, United States
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Morales, Freese help NYCFC beat No. 1 seed Union 1-0, advance to conference finals
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Maxi Moralez opened the scoring in the 27th minute and New York City FC beat the No. 1 seed Philadelphia Union 1-0 on Sunday night to win the Eastern Conference semifinals.
·Bakersfield, United States
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