Photos by Kyle Grantham/Philly Soccer Page
The Philadelphia Union defeated the New York Red Bulls 3-2 in front of a weather and game-worn crowd at Subaru Park on Wednesday night. The game was originally scheduled for July 9th, but was postponed to August 13th after torrential downpours flooded the pitch, making it unplayable for the first attempt. Fans grew anxious as another rain delay stretched over two hours before players were able to take the pitch for the rescheduled game.
The Union were forced to come from behind twice but answered quickly each time the Red Bulls scored before Olwethu Makhanya buried a ball punched away by Red Bulls keeper A.J. Marcucci at the far post seconds before the 90th minute, as Marcucci was unable to defend his goal after landing awkwardly and injuring his knee while punching the ball away.
With the win, the Union advance to the semi-finals of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup and will play in Nashville on Tuesday, September 16th. The Union also remain unbeaten against the New York Red Bulls, now across 16 straight matches in all competitions. Their last loss was on September 22, 2019. The Union will have a quick turnaround to defend the streak again, as they’ll face the Red Bulls on Saturday away.
Philadelphia Union midfielder Jovan Lukic takes a shot in the first half of the Union’s 3-2 win over the New York Red Bulls in their quarterfinal match of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Subaru Park on Wednesday night, August 13, 2025.
Philadelphia Union midfielder Indiana Vassilev heads a free kick from Kai Wagner past a wall of New York Red Bulls defenders in the first half of the Union’s 3-2 win over the Red Bulls in their quarterfinal match of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Subaru Park on Wednesday night, August 13, 2025.
Philadelphia Union striker Tai Baribo puts a shot past New York Red Bulls keeper A.J. Marcucci in the first half of the Union’s 3-2 win over the New York Red Bulls in their quarterfinal match of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Subaru Park on Wednesday night, August 13, 2025.
Philadelphia Union Striker Tai Baribo (center right) embraces teammate Indiana Vassilev after scoring in the first half of the Union’s 3-2 win over the New York Red Bulls at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa. on Wednesday night, August 13, 2025.
Philadelphia Union Olwethu Makhanya heads a ball in the box in the first half of the Union’s 3-2 win over the New York Red Bulls in their quarterfinal match of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Subaru Park on Wednesday night, August 13, 2025.
Philadelphia Union striker Tai Baribo works against New York Red Bulls defender Raheem Edwards in the first half of the Union’s 3-2 win over the Red Bulls in their quarterfinal match of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Subaru Park on Wednesday night, August 13, 2025.
Philadelphia Union midfielder Quinn Sullivan fights for the ball with New York Red Bulls defender Raheem Edwards in the first half of the Union’s 3-2 win over the Red Bulls in their quarterfinal match of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Subaru Park on Wednesday night, August 13, 2025.
Philadelphia Union midfielder Quinn Sullivan works past New York Red Bulls defender Raheem Edwards in the first half of the Union’s 3-2 win over the Red Bulls in their quarterfinal match of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Subaru Park on Wednesday night, August 13, 2025.
Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Andre Blake punches away a corner into the box in the second half of the Union’s 3-2 win over the Red Bulls in their quarterfinal match of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Subaru Park on Wednesday night, August 13, 2025.
Philadelphia Union striker Milan Iloski cuts between a pair of New York Red Bulls defenders in the second half of the Union’s 3-2 win over the Red Bulls in their quarterfinal match of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Subaru Park on Wednesday night, August 13, 2025.
Philadelphia Union midfielder Danley Jean-Jacques shields the ball from New York Red Bulls defender Davi Alexandre in the second half of the Union’s 3-2 win over the Red Bulls in their quarterfinal match of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Subaru Park on Wednesday night, August 13, 2025.
Philadelphia Union midfielder Jovan Lukic and New York Red Bulls defender Raheem Edwards fight for position on the ball in the second half of the Union’s 3-2 win over the Red Bulls in their quarterfinal match of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Subaru Park on Wednesday night, August 13, 2025.
Philadelphia Union right back Frankie Westfield goes down in pain after a tackle from New York Red Bulls defender Noah Eile in the second half of the Union’s 3-2 win over the Red Bulls in their quarterfinal match of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Subaru Park on Wednesday night, August 13, 2025.
Philadelphia Union striker Milan Iloski is taken down at the top of the box by New York Red Bulls midfielder Wiki Carmona in the second half of the Union’s 3-2 win over the Red Bulls in their quarterfinal match of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Subaru Park on Wednesday night, August 13, 2025.
Philadelphia Union striker Bruno Damiani tackles the ball away from New York Red Bulls defender Raheem Edwards at midfield in the second half of the Union’s 3-2 win over the Red Bulls in their quarterfinal match of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Subaru Park on Wednesday night, August 13, 2025.
Philadelphia Union midfielder Danley Jean-Jacques and New York Red Bulls midfielder Daniel Edelman fight for the ball in the second half of the Union’s 3-2 win over the Red Bulls in their quarterfinal match of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Subaru Park on Wednesday night, August 13, 2025.
Philadelphia Union striker Milan Iloski celebrates his first goal with the club in the second half of the Union’s 3-2 win over the Red Bulls in their quarterfinal match of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Subaru Park on Wednesday night, August 13, 2025.
Philadelphia Union left back Kai Wagner celebrates with striker Milan Iloski after Iloski scored his first goal with the club in the second half of the Union’s 3-2 win over the Red Bulls in their quarterfinal match of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Subaru Park on Wednesday night, August 13, 2025.
Philadelphia Union right back Nathan Harriel works the ball past New York Red Bulls defender Dennis Gjengaar in the second half of the Union’s 3-2 win over the Red Bulls in their quarterfinal match of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Subaru Park on Wednesday night, August 13, 2025.
Philadelphia Union midfielder Quinn Sullivan and New York Red Bulls defender Raheem Edwards fight for position on the ball in the second half of the Union’s 3-2 win over the Red Bulls in their quarterfinal match of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Subaru Park on Wednesday night, August 13, 2025.
New York Reed Bulls goalkeeper A.J. Marcucci punches a ball into the box away from Philadelphia Union right back Nathan Harriel in the second half of the Union’s 3-2 win over the Red Bulls in their quarterfinal match of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Subaru Park on Wednesday night, August 13, 2025.
Philadelphia Union center back Olwethu Makhanya shoots the game-winning goal in the second half of the Union’s 3-2 win over the Red Bulls in their quarterfinal match of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Subaru Park on Wednesday night, August 13, 2025.
Philadelphia Union center back Olwethu Makhanya celebrates after scoring in the 89th minute to give the Union a 3-2 win over the New York Red Bulls in the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open Cup at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa. on Wednesday night, August 13, 2025.
Philadelphia Union center back Olwethu Makhanya celebrates his game-winning goal in the second half of the Union’s 3-2 win over the Red Bulls in their quarterfinal match of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Subaru Park on Wednesday night, August 13, 2025.
Philadelphia Union center back Olwethu Makhanya celebrates his game-winning goal in the second half of the Union’s 3-2 win over the Red Bulls in their quarterfinal match of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Subaru Park on Wednesday night, August 13, 2025.
Philadelphia Union center back Olwethu Makhanya celebrates his game-winning goal in the second half of the Union’s 3-2 win over the Red Bulls in their quarterfinal match of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Subaru Park on Wednesday night, August 13, 2025.
Philadelphia Union center back Olwethu Makhanya and midfielder Alejandro Bedoya embrace as Makhanya celebrates his game-winning goal in the second half of the Union’s 3-2 win over the Red Bulls in their quarterfinal match of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Subaru Park on Wednesday night, August 13, 2025.
Brothers Cavan (left) and Quinn Sullivan sign autographs for fans following the Union’s 3-2 win over the Red Bulls in their quarterfinal match of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Subaru Park on Wednesday night, August 13, 2025.
Awesome photos. Thanks.
Great pictures Kyle!! Thanks for sharing your passion with us! Love the players mobbing Mkhanya on the sidelines tough to see that from 114!
Also hope the Pink Cows keeper heals up quickly. That was a nasty looking landing on the game winner!!
Yeah, when I saw the replay the way he landed did not look good.