The Red Bulls are chasing the Supporter’s Shield but Philly is simply running from the ignominy of a last place finish. The I-95 rivalry is renewed one last time in 2015, and the Union’s disjointed roster has a lot to prove.
To cap a disappointing week, the Union fell to a flawed Toronto side as Andrew Wenger auditioned for a fullback spot.
Sebastian Giovinco and Jozy Altidore led Toronto FC to a 3-1 victory over a listless Union side.
Nick Sakiewicz is out at Philadelphia Union. Jay Sugarman appears to have fired him. Here’s the straight news. Commentary will follow later. UPDATE: Union chief revenue officer Dave Rowan to oversee day-to-day operations after Sakiewicz departure.
Mike and Eli’s postgame wrap. Video and transcript of Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference. Postgame comments from Michael Lahoud and Andrew Wenger. More.
The Union fell short, losing on penalty kicks.
Philly needs the US Open Cup to push them to the next phase of a long rebuilding process. Kansas City needs it to jumpstart them out of another late season lull. PPL Park was electric in the 2014 final, and it will be again tonight.
The Union sat back and absorbed New England’s pressure. They earned a point through Andre Blake’s heroism and Fernando Aristeguieta’s fine finish, but they will need to transition with much more success to trouble Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday.
Postgame comments from Jim Curtin, Fernando Artisteguieta, and Andre Blake.
Fernando Aristeguieta and Andre Blake were the heroes as the Union earned a road point against New England Saturday night.
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