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The host Philadelphia Union defeated New York City FC 2-1 on Saturday night, with Jose Martinez and Chris Donovan scoring goals. The Union (12-7-4, 40 points) won their second straight victory and improved to 3-3-1 in their last seven matches following a nine-match streak from April 22 to June 3. Martinez and Donovan scored their goals in a dramatic sequence to help Philadelphia extend its winning streak against NYCFC to five games, including postseason matchups.

BEN PALMER BEN PALMER AT THE AFAS STADIUM: This is the first Motherwell in Ireland, and it is now humiliation in Holland. Dundee United's ride to Alkmaar soon became a moment for observing the fingers cracks. Jack Ross' crew was shattered by Arizona after the excitement that ensued following last week's 1-0 triumph at Tannadice. It could and should have been more than a seven-goal hiding. Welcome to the city of cheese? The Tangerines simply melted away, with the 7-0 scoreline tying Barcelona's demise of Hibs as the worst-ever losses by Scottish sides in Europe.