In a dramatic turn of events at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania on a rainy Wednesday night, the Philadelphia Union suffered a disheartening 1-2 loss against New York FC, marking the Union’s fourth consecutive home defeat. The match took an unexpected intermission during the first half when a mischievous raccoon boldly ventured onto the field. Despite a valiant effort by the grounds crew, the elusive critter managed to evade capture for several tense minutes before finally being trapped with the aid of a garbage can and safely removed off the premises. Here are a few photos from the match.
Photos by Ron Soliman
Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Oliver Semmle defends the goal against New York City FC Midfielder Santiago Rodríguez during a match on Wednesday, May 15th at Subaru Park in Chester, PA.
Philadelphia Union players huddle before going head to head against New York City FC on Wednesday, May 15th at Subaru Park in Chester, PA.
Philadelphia Union went head to head against New York City FC on May 15th at Subaru Park in Chester, PA. 
Philadelphia Eagles player Matt Hennessy bangs the drum to kickoff the match between the Philadelphia Union against New York City FC on May 15th at Subaru Park in Chester, PA.
New York City FC goal keeper Matt Freese defends their goal during a game against Philadelphia Union on Wednesday, May 15th at Subaru Park in Chester, PA.
Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Oliver Semmle defends the goal against New York City FC on May 15th at Subaru Park in Chester, PA.
Philadelphia Union went head to head against New York City FC on May 15th at Subaru Park in Chester, PA.
Philadelphia Union forward Mikael Uhre attempts to score goal during a match against New York City FC on May 15th at Subaru Park in Chester, PA.
New York City FC Midfielder Keaton Parks and Philadelphia Union forward Mikael Uhre battle for the ball during a match on May 15th at Subaru Park in Chester, PA.
New York City FC midfielder Andrés Perea intercepts Philadelphia Union defender Jakob Glesnes during a match on May 15th at Subaru Park in Chester, PA.
Philadelphia Union Full Back Nathan Harriel leaps for a header against New York City FC Defender Birk Risa during a match on May 15th at Subaru Park in Chester, PA.
Philadelphia Union Kai Wagner and New York City FC Santiago Rodríguez scream in pain after being injured while battling for the ball during a match on May 15th at Subaru Park in Chester, PA.
A rogue raccoon steals the spotlight during the Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC match. It spent 161 seconds (world record) on the field before it was trapped by field crews with the aid of a garbage can. He is now named “Raquinho”.
A rogue raccoon steals the spotlight during the Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC match. It spent 161 seconds (world record) on the field before it was trapped by field crews with the aid of a garbage can. He is now named “Raquinho”.
A rogue raccoon steals the spotlight during the Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC match. It spent 161 seconds (world record) on the field before it was trapped by field crews with the aid of a garbage can. He is now named “Raquinho”.
A rogue raccoon steals the spotlight during the Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC match. It spent 161 seconds (world record) on the field before it was trapped by field crews with the aid of a garbage can. He is now named “Raquinho”.
A rogue raccoon steals the spotlight during the Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC match. It spent 161 seconds (world record) on the field before it was trapped by field crews with the aid of a garbage can. He is now named “Raquinho”.
Philadelphia Union went head to head against New York City FC on May 15th at Subaru Park in Chester, PA.
Philadelphia Union went head to head against New York City FC on May 15th at Subaru Park in Chester, PA.
Fans celebrate a goal by Philadelphia Union against New York City FC on May 15th at Subaru Park in Chester, PA.
Fans celebrate a goal by Philadelphia Union against New York City FC on May 15th at Subaru Park in Chester, PA.
Philadelphia Union went head to head against New York City FC on May 15th at Subaru Park in Chester, PA.
Philadelphia Union went head to head against New York City FC on May 15th at Subaru Park in Chester, PA.
Philadelphia Union went head to head against New York City FC on May 15th at Subaru Park in Chester, PA.
Philadelphia Union went head to head against New York City FC on May 15th at Subaru Park in Chester, PA.
Philadelphia Union went head to head against New York City FC on May 15th at Subaru Park in Chester, PA.
Philadelphia Union went head to head against New York City FC on May 15th at Subaru Park in Chester, PA.
Philadelphia Union went head to head against New York City FC on May 15th at Subaru Park in Chester, PA.
Philadelphia Union went head to head against New York City FC on May 15th at Subaru Park in Chester, PA.
Philadelphia Union went head to head against New York City FC on May 15th at Subaru Park in Chester, PA.
New York City FC team celebrate a win against Philadelphia Union on May 15th at Subaru Park in Chester, PA. Philadelphia Union 1 – 2 New York City FC
I was really hoping this article would be exclusively pictures of raquinho