Kia Wagner, Quinn Sullivan and the Boys in Blue are BACK! Under the direction of new hard coach, retired Union Player, Union Academy Coach and Director, Ryan Ritcher. It was clear that things had changed by the energy on the field during warm-ups. A different buzz by Union staff, a new found confidence within the team and a new identity for the second half of the season. The team looked like they were ready to prove that they are not giving up on their season by winning an important game against rivals, New York Red Bulls.
A goal, called off-side, started the evening with an another goal following shortly after. The Red Bulls scored soon after the second half started but the Union answered with a goal from Indiana Vassilev. Another goal from Neil Pierre, 10 minutes later, sealed the win and the celebrating began. The Union play Seattle at home this Saturday, July 25 at Subaru Park.
Capo, Jarod Nesily, keeps the River End chanting as the team continues to push to the win against rival, Red Bulls.Cavan Sullivan wins the battle against Ronald Donkor and progresses towards the goal.Japhet Sery watches as he heads the ball to Indiana Vassilev under pressure from Ronald Donkor.Red Bulls Goalie Ethan Horvath makes a save as both Cavan Sullivan and Milan Iloski wait for him to make a mistake and put the ball in the net.Milan Iloski brings the ball down with his chest while being defended by both Ronald Donkor, Jahkeele Marshall-RuttyMilan Iloski moves the ball in the Red Bulls half of the field in the middle of the game.Indiana Vassilev argues with Red Bull player, Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty while referee Fotis Bazakos moderates the exchange.Head Coach Ryan Ritcher reacts to a missed opportunity.Cavan Sullivan gets slide tackled as he charged towards the net.Cade Cowell scores in the second half with the assist going to Emil Forsberg.Red Bulls fan celebrates their only goal of the night.Emil Forsberg looks to clear the ball against Bruno Damiani.Kai Wagner talks to referee Fotis Bazakos about a play on the field.Indiana Vassilev powers through defender, Adri Mehmeti, determined to keep possession of the ball.As Danley Jean Jacques goes down, Jovan Lukic steps in to win the ball against Ronald Donkor.Kia Wagner, Indiana Vassilev and Milan Iloski celebrate the second goal of the night!Frankie Westfield wins the physical battle on the field against Julián Bazán.With an incredible header, Neil Pierre scores the third goal on the night–his first in MLS.The team celebrates the third goal of the night!!Milan Iloski passes the ball to a teammate under pressure from the Red Bulls defense in the second half.Cavan celebrates and welcome’s his brother, Quinn’s return to the field after a 10-month recovery from an ACL tear.Neil Pierre settles the ball with Adri Mehmeti starting his run to challenge him for the ball.Danley Jean Jacques stays focused on keeping the ball as Julián Bazán works to get around him.Bruno Damiani, being held by Dylan Nealis as he tries win the ball.Andre Blake restarts play after making a save in the second half of the game.Quinn Sullivan poses with a fan after the game. Smiles all around for his return.
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