Christian Maidana’s first goal of the season gave Philadelphia a 1-0 lead, but the Union again failed to hold on and second half goals from Charlie Davies and Teal Bunbury saw New England the 2-1 winners.
On Thursday night at Yankee Stadium, it looked as if NYCFC would control the match wire to wire, but the Union’s late game adjustments saw them snatch a late equalizer and an important road point.
PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for a chilly night in Yankee Stadium as the Philadelphia Union came back with a late goal to tie the New York City FC 1-1.
Four points from two matches has given Philadelphia Union the foundation they need to climb the Eastern Conference standings. A talented New England side will look to halt Philly’s momentum on Sunday.
Pfeffer will join the US U-20 team in Austria after Sunday’s Union game against New England.
Postgame comments from Jim Curtin, CJ Sapong, and Maurice Edu, and PSP’s postgame wrap with Eli Pearlman-Storch and Micke Servedio.
Recaps and reaction from Union’s draw at Yankee Stadium. Union Academy’s Michael Pellegrino called up by US U-14 BNT. Sons of Ben River Cup team tryout info. More.
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CJ Sapong’s 87th minute strike ensured the Union returned from New York with a point.
On Wednesday night, Jordan Morris caught the eye of millions of USMNT fans. While his future is very much uncertain, he’s already earned a place in the hearts of his fellow diabetics. Peter Andrews explores what Morris means to him.
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