Match report: New York Red Bulls 3-2 Philadelphia Union
Despite goals by Fabian Herbers and Chris Pontius, Philadelphia Union came up short in a wild affair in Harrison, losing 3-2 to the New York Red Bulls.
Articles written by: Peter Andrews
Peter Andrews has covered the Union since 2014. He is PSP's former managing editor.
Union match reports
Player of the Week
Player of the Week: Alejandro Bedoya
Goals are good. Alejandro Bedoya’s goal was the best goal.
Player of the Week
Player of the Week: Tranquillo Barnetta
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Union / Union match reports
Match report: Chicago Fire 3-0 Philadelphia Union
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Player of the Week
Player of the Week: Tranquillo Barnetta
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Player ratings
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Player of the Week
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Union match reports
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Player of the Week
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Commentary
“It’s worth it,” and other reflections on the All-Star Game
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