Sat Apr 12 22:40:00 UTC 2025: ## NYCFC Aims to End Winless Streak Against Philadelphia Union

**New York, NY** – New York City FC (NYCFC) will look to break a three-game losing streak this Saturday when they host the Philadelphia Union at Citi Field. The Pigeons, currently 11th in the Eastern Conference, are five points behind the third-placed Union. NYCFC’s recent struggles include narrow defeats, all by a single goal, highlighting their inability to secure crucial wins despite competitive performances. This will be head coach Pascal Jansen’s first regular-season game at Citi Field, a venue where NYCFC had success last year. Another loss would tie their longest losing streak from the previous season.

The Union, while boasting the league’s highest goal tally before their last match, were held to a scoreless draw against Orlando City, their first goalless game since August 2024. Despite a recent dip in form, winning only one of their last four league fixtures, the Union are still performing better than at this point last season under former coach Jim Curtin. Their defensive solidity, with two clean sheets in their last three games, is a key strength.

NYCFC will be without several key players due to injury, including Andres Perea, Malachi Jones, Nico Cavallo, and Jacob Arroyave. The Union are also facing potential personnel changes, with Kai Wagner sidelined by injury and star striker Daniel Gazdag rumored to be joining the Columbus Crew.

Despite NYCFC’s struggles, goalkeeper Matt Freese, formerly a backup to Philadelphia’s Andre Blake, is expected to be highly motivated. The Union have a strong record against NYCFC at Citi Field, unbeaten in their last five visits and winning the last three by a combined score of 10-2. The match promises a thrilling encounter, with both teams eager for a victory.

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