Philadelphia Union beat San Diego FC 5-0 on the road in Major League Soccer. San Diego FC conceded five without scoring, one of the more lopsided results of the MLS season so far. The result is based on live MLS data as of September 14, 2026.
The Scoreline
Five goals to nothing is about as decisive as a scoreline gets. An away shutout by that margin usually means the losing side struggled to get out of their own half for long stretches, not just that they were unlucky in front of goal.
Why This Result Matters
For Philadelphia Union, five goals on the road is a statement result — the kind of margin that boosts goal difference and sends a message to the rest of the conference. For San Diego FC, as a newer club still building its MLS identity, a five-goal home defeat is the sort of result that will prompt a hard look at the defensive setup before the next fixture.
What’s Next for Both Teams
Philadelphia Union will look to carry this attacking form forward, while San Diego FC face the more urgent task of regrouping defensively before conceding this heavily again becomes a pattern rather than an outlier.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score between San Diego FC and Philadelphia Union? San Diego FC 0-5 Philadelphia Union, per live MLS results data as of September 14, 2026.
How many goals did San Diego FC concede? San Diego FC conceded five goals and did not score in the match.
Data sourced from our live sports data providers, recorded September 14, 2026. See more sports results.