File photo of New York City FC forward David Villa (7) shooting to score a goal during the first half against the Vancouver Whitecaps at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
(Reuters) - David Villa notched his league-leading 11th goal of the season as New York City FC beat Philadelphia 3-2 in Major League Soccer on Saturday, handing Union their first defeat in eight games.
New York went ahead through Frank Lampard in the eighth minute before Villa made it 2-0 13 minutes later and Andrea Pirlo scored with a free kick in the 50th minute.
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