Maxi Moralez scored in the 68th minute to lift NYCFC past Philadelphia 1-0, advancing to the Eastern Conference final.

Maxi Moralez scored in the 68th minute to lift New York City FC to a 1-0 victory over the Philadelphia Union in the Eastern Conference semifinals, advancing NYCFC to the conference final. The goal, a well-placed strike from outside the box, proved decisive and marked another heartbreaking playoff loss for the Union, who have now been eliminated by NYCFC in back-to-back postseason meetings. Moralez’s performance once again highlighted his clutch impact in high-stakes games.