Danley Jean-Jacques assists as Union beat NYRB 3-1; Sainthe nets late for El Paso

Danley Jean-Jacques leads this brief after a strong run of MLS form for the Philadelphia Union. The Haitian midfielder started and registered an assist in Philadelphia's 3-1 road win over New York Red Bulls on 29 August — his second consecutive start with a direct contribution, following a goal in the 3-2 win over NYCFC on 16 August (ESPN). Across four consecutive starts in August, Jean-Jacques has racked up 1 goal and 2 assists while completing every match, cementing his place as one of the Union's most consistent midfield performers down the stretch run.

Carl-Fred Sainthe provides the brief's second headline: the El Paso Locomotive midfielder scored in the 90+1 minute to complete a 4-1 USL Championship win over Loudoun United on 30 August, according to Sofascore lineups and match data. The late strike underlines Locomotive's attacking depth as the USL playoff race intensifies.

Elsewhere: Wilguens Paugain has started both of Zulte Waregem's opening Pro League fixtures (a 2-1 win over Genk on 9 August and a 0-0 draw at Union SG on 15 August, per ESPN). Ferencváros — with Lenny Joseph starting — beat Trabzonspor 4-0 on 27 August to complete a 5-0 aggregate Europa League qualifying victory (ESPN). Duckens Nazon is currently without a club after leaving Esteghlal on 20 July 2026 (Transfermarkt).