Match preview: Philadelphia Union at New York Red Bulls
The Union head up I-95 to try for a U.S. Open Cup match against the rival New York Red Bulls.
Articles written by: Chris Gibbons
Chris Gibbons is the captain of noted PSP feeder club West Philly FC, and the co-host of the All3Points podcast (@all3points). He writes columns and match analyses in addition to his editing duties, and his pieces are often full of Douglas Adams quotes or the kind of music that shows his nearly middle age.
Match previews
Commentary
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Player ratings
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Analysis
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Player ratings / Union
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Commentary / Union
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Match previews / Union
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Player ratings / Union
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Commentary / Union
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