Philadelphia Union defeated Charlotte 2–1 on Saturday, 14 June 2025, at a Major League Soccer Matchday 18 fixture that kicked off at 23:30 UTC. The match was officiated by Costa Rican referee Ricardo Montero, who booked players from both sides across the 90 minutes. The Union carried a 1–0 lead into the half-time interval, a margin they protected and extended before Charlotte pulled a goal back in the second period.

At the time of the match on Matchday 18, the result carried significant weight ...