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Union Reach Seven Straight Wins, Cavan Sullivan Hits 14 Assists
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Union Reach Seven Straight Wins, Cavan Sullivan Hits 14 Assists
Philadelphia Union beat Real Salt Lake 2-1 at Subaru Park on Saturday, extending their winning streak to seven games and their unbeaten run to 13 — both club records under head coach Ryan Richter, who now holds the longest unbeaten start to a head coaching tenure in MLS history.
Bruno Damiani opened the scoring in the first half, Milan Iloski doubled the lead late on, and Saba Lobjanidze pulled one back in the 90+6th minute. Cavan Sullivan was involved in both Union goals and now leads MLS with 14 assists in the league's official counting, which includes secondary assists.
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Match Recap
Real Salt Lake had the game's first real chance when Stijn Spierings struck from the edge of the box, but Andre Blake parried it clear before Sergi Solans could reach the rebound. Philadelphia responded through set pieces and combination play without finding the breakthrough early.
In the 31st minute, Frankie Westfield's low cross found Iloski, who dummied the ball for Bruno Damiani to finish unmarked and make it 1-0. RSL thought they'd equalized minutes earlier through Morgan Guilavogui, but the goal was ruled out for offside on Solans.
Real Salt Lake pushed harder after the break, with substitute Luc de Fougerolles — making his club and MLS debut — adding physicality and composure. Noel Çalışkan went close from distance, and Andre Blake denied Sergi Solans and Saba Lobjanidze with a pair of key saves to keep Philadelphia in front.
The Union's second goal arrived late after sustained pressure: Westfield's shot was parried into traffic, and Milan
