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Eight Reasons to See New York City FC take on the Philadelphia Union

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1. This will be the only time that the Philadelphia Union will come to Yankee Stadium this season.


2. This will also be the last time these two teams matchup in the MLS regular season.


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3. Philadelphia is 5-0-2 at home but on the road, the Union have struggled only winning one match.


4. David Villa is currently the MLS golden boot leader with 10 goals this season.


5. The top-3 picks of the 2016 MLS SuperDraft play for the two clubs (Jack Harrison for NYCFC, Joshua Yaro and Keegan Rosenberry for the Union).


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6. Philadelphia currently sits in first place in the Eastern conference. 


7. For the Union, Andre Blake is back from his international duties as well, after representing Jamaica at Copa America. Blake has registered 3 clean sheets for Philadelphia this season

8. Ronald Matarrita is back with the NYCFC after completing his international duties for Costa Rica at Copa America. 


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