Match Report: Philadelphia Union 1-3 New York Red Bulls
Philadelphia Union fell behind, equalized, but ultimately fell short as the Red Bulls triumphed 3-1 at PPL Park.
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Union match reports
Press Conference / Signing News
Tranquillo Barnetta presser: Availability and expectations
New midfield signing Tranquillo Barnetta, head coach Jim Curtin and technical director Chris Albright spoke to the media Friday. Barnetta is unlikely to start but will be available tomorrow when the Red Bulls come to PPL Park.
Match previews
Preview: Union vs New York Red Bulls
The Union will need Zach Pfeffer to become more central to the offense if they want to challenge New York this weekend.
Transfers
Official: Union sign Tranquillo Barnetta
Swiss international arrives on a free transfer in a deal involving Targeted Allocation Money.
Player ratings
Player ratings and analysis: DC United 3-2 Union
Ben Olsen used Fabinho’s arm injury late in the first half to tinker with his team shape. It paid off almost immediately and the Union never regained a foothold in the match.
Transfer News
Union, Carlos Valdes, mutually agree to terminate contract
Union and Carlos Valdes mutually agree to terminate his contract with the club.
Union match reports
Recap: DC United 3–2 Philadelphia Union
After scoring two goals in the first four minutes, the Union eventually gave up three of their own, falling prey to the boa-constrictor-like grip of DC United.
Match previews
Preview: Union at DC United
Much like last season, Philly needs a strong run in the second half of the season to make a playoff push. A 120 minute midweek game will test the starters’ legs on Sunday.
Transfers
Union trade Sheanon Williams to Houston
The Union have traded Sheanon Williams to Houston Dynamo in exchange for “general allocation money and future considerations.”
Postgame
USOC postgame video: NY Red Bulls 1-1 (3-4) Union
Comments from Jim Curtin, John McCarthy, Fernando Aristeguieta, and Ray Gaddis following Tuesday’s US Open Cup quarterfinal victory over NYRB.
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