{
  "id": 1381249,
  "title": "Bruno Damiani scores twice in second half to rally Union to 3-2 victory over NYCFC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/bruno-damiani-scores-twice-in-second-half-to-rally-union-to-3-2",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T00:22:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bruno-damiani-scores-twice-second-002224685.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a thrilling match at Yankee Stadium, the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to defeat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night. Bruno Damiani opened the scoring in the 75th minute with an assist from his 22-year-old brother, Quinn, marking his first goal of the season. Cavan Sullivan contributed two assists, including one in the 69th minute that tied the game at 2-all. Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos added a penalty kick goal in the 89th minute, securing NYCFC's lead at 2-0 at halftime. Despite a penalty kick awarded for a foul on Union midfielder Neil Pierre, NYCFC's Bénie Traoré scored to make his first goal of the season and fourth overall. NYCFC acquired Damiani from Swiss side FC Basel 1893 on loan for the remainder of the season. Philadelphia, currently on a four-game winning streak, will face Inter Miami on Wednesday, while NYCFC travels to FC Cincinnati.",
  "summary": "Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan had two assists and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium. Bénie Traoré scored on a penalty kick in the 4th minute to give NYCFC (7-7-5) the lead with his first goal in his fourth appearance since being acquired from Swiss side FC Basel…",
  "key_points": [
    "Bruno Damiani scores twice in second half to rally Union to 3-2 victory.",
    "22-year-old Quinn Damiani assists Bruno's goal, marking his first of the season.",
    "NYCFC scores 4 goals in total, including a penalty kick by Traoré."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Union's comeback win, sparked by Damiani's two goals, cements their momentum as they head into their next match on a four-game winning streak, while NYCFC's losing streak begins.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}