Union II Cruise Past Carolina Core with Korzeniowski Brace

Philadelphia Union II secure a 4-1 victory at Subaru Park with a dominant first-half performance.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 10:00pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting the action and energy of a Union II soccer match, with sharp geometric shapes and planes of the team's blue and gold colors.Union II's dynamic attacking display overwhelms Carolina Core FC in a dominant home victory.Philadelphia Today

Philadelphia Union II used a four-goal first-half outburst, including a brace from Stas Korzeniowski, to earn a 4-1 victory over Carolina Core FC at Subaru Park on Sunday. After falling behind early, Union II responded with goals from Malik Jakupovic, Korzeniowski (2), and captain Rafael Uzcátegui to take control of the match before cruising to the win.

Why it matters

The victory keeps Union II in the hunt for a top spot in the MLS NEXT Pro standings, as they look to build on last season's success and continue developing talent for the first team. Carolina Core's late goal prevented a clean sheet, but Union II still managed the match effectively to secure the three points at home.

The details

Union II struck back quickly after falling behind, with Jakupovic scoring a highlight-reel goal in the 20th minute to spark the comeback. Korzeniowski then scored twice in a five-minute span to give the hosts a 3-1 lead at halftime. Philadelphia continued to control the match after the break, with Uzcátegui heading home a corner kick in the 63rd minute to make it 4-0 before Carolina Core scored a late consolation goal.

  • In the 20th minute, Malik Jakupovic scored the equalizer for Union II.
  • Stas Korzeniowski scored twice in a five-minute span in the 25th and 30th minutes to give Union II a 3-1 lead at halftime.
  • In the 63rd minute, Rafael Uzcátegui headed home a corner kick to make it 4-0 for Union II.
  • In the 77th minute, Arnaud Tattevin scored a late goal for Carolina Core to make the final score 4-1.

The players

Stas Korzeniowski

A forward for Union II who scored a brace in the first half to power his team's comeback.

Malik Jakupovic

A forward for Union II who scored the equalizing goal in the 20th minute to spark the comeback.

Rafael Uzcátegui

The captain of Union II who scored the fourth goal for his team in the 63rd minute.

Arnaud Tattevin

A player for Carolina Core FC who scored a late goal to make the final score 4-1.

Andrew Rick

The goalkeeper for Union II who made his first MLS NEXT Pro appearance of the 2026 season.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to respond quickly after falling behind early, and the guys did a great job of taking control of the match in the first half. Stas was clinical in front of goal, and it was great to see Malik and Rafa get on the scoresheet as well.”

— Ryan Richter, Union II Head Coach

What’s next

Union II will look to build on this victory when they hit the road to face Toronto FC II on Friday, April 17th at 7:30 p.m. ET.

The takeaway

This dominant performance from Union II showcases the depth of talent in their pipeline, as they continue to develop players for the first team while also competing for trophies at the MLS NEXT Pro level.