In a performance reminiscent of their late collapse against Kansas City, the Union had little possession or passing success. But the introduction of CJ Sapong changed the energy of the match and Philly rediscovered their counterattacking chops in a strong second half.
PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand Sunday as the Philadelphia Union pulled off their first ever win in Red Bull Arena by defeating the New York Red Bulls 2-0.
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The Red Bulls hit the post twice in the first half, but CJ Sapong’s second half re-introduction to the team sparked the Union to a 2-0 win. It was Philadelphia’s first victory at Red Bull Arena and their first road win of 2015.
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Philly travels one state over to New Jersey to face a Red Bulls team that has successfully built the midfield the Union thought they had a year ago. With Maurice Edu suspended, Philadelphia needs immense performances from the duo that steps into central defense.
Highlights from Jim Curtin’s weekly press conference. Harrisburg advances to US Open cup third round with 3-0 win over Reading. More news.
Transcript and video of Jim Curtin;s weekly press conference. Topics include the challenges posed by NYRB, the injury status of Vitoria, Gaddis, and Lahoud, what missing Edu means, Aristiguieta’s availability, and more.
Authors and entertainers of all walks of life have used the trope of a series of unfortunate events to wrangle laughs. Sunday’s win aside, this season has gone beyond that.
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