Philadelphia Union ran over DC United with a hat-trick from Julián Carranza.

In week 26 of the MLS 2022, Philadelphia secured the three points by thrashing DC United 6-0. The away goals were scored by Mikael Uhre (36' 1st half), Daniel Gazdag (48' 1st half, penalty), Julián Carranza who completed a Hat-Trick (1' 2nd half, 24' 2nd half, and 28' 2nd half), and Cory Burke (33' 2nd half).

Mikael Uhre delighted the stadium with his finish in the 36th minute of the first half. A cross from Julián Carranza left the forward to finish from the edge of the box and put the ball into the goal defended by Rafael Romo Pérez.

Both teams were close to changing the scoreline, but Cory Burke and Taxiarchis Fountas' shots hit the post.

Julián Carranza was the standout player of the match. The Philadelphia Union forward scored 3 goals and had 9 shots on target.

Another important player in the match was Daniel Gazdag. The Philadelphia Union midfielder scored 1 goal and had 2 shots on target.

DC United defender Sami Guediri danced past Philadelphia Union defender Olivier Mbaizo and nutmegged him in the 61st minute of the second half.

The match stood out for its intensity and the fouls committed during the game.

DC United coach Wayne Rooney set up a 4-3-3 formation with Rafael Romo in goal; Andy Nájar, Victor Pálsson, José Alfaro, and Sami Guediri in the defensive line; Jackson Hopkins, Christopher Durkin, and Ravel Morrison in midfield; and Miguel Berry, Taxiarchis Fountas, and Martín Rodríguez in attack.

On the other hand, Jim Curtin's team lined up in a 4-4-2 formation with Andre Blake in goal; Olivier Mbaizo, Jakob Glesnes, Jack Elliott, and Kai Wagner in defense; Alejandro Bedoya, José Martínez, Jack Mc Glynn, and Daniel Gazdag in midfield; and Julián Carranza and Mikael Uhre in the forward line.

The referee selected for the match at Audi Field was Theodore Unkel.

DC United will host Atlanta United in the next round. Likewise, Philadelphia will play at home against Colorado Rapids.

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