RBNY failed at home 0-2 for Philadelphia Union
Harrison, N.J. (Aug.31, 2024) –The Philadelphia Union traveled to Red Bull Arena to face the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night, winning 2-0.
The New York Red Bulls had their home unbeaten streak snapped, falling to the Philadelphia Union at Red Bull Arena.
The Union scored twice early, while New York hit the woodwork four times.
“I think momentum is a keyword today,” Head Coach Sandro Schwarz said. “First of all, it was not good enough in our defense behavior all together, especially in these two goals which we concede in these moments.”
John Tolkin made his 100th career MLS start in tonight’s match.
Kyle Duncan made his 127th career MLS appearance which moves him past Connor Lade for sixth place in franchise history for most MLS appearances made by a defender.
“In the end, it was not good enough in our defense all together, and in our intensity, and this is what we have to improve,” Schwarz said.
Felipe Carballo made his MLS debut in tonight’s match.
Serge Ngoma made his return to action after suffering a knee injury. It is his first appearance since April 6, 2024, against FC Cincinnati.
“It’s been a long road for sure but I feel blessed,” Ngoma said. “I’m happy that the coach had the belief to put me in the game. Unfortunately, we didn’t get the result, but it’s great to be back, nonetheless.”
Schwarz was issued a yellow card, forcing him to miss New York’s next match due to yellow card accumulation.
In the first half, forward Mikael Uhre opened the scoring in the fourth minute to put the Union in the lead with his seventh goal of the season. Ten minutes later, Uhre fed forward Tai Baribo who scored his seventh as well. MLS Best Goalkeeper Andre Blake stood on his head to rack up four saves to keep a clean sheet and secure all three points on the road.
Three Points:
Scoring from distance – Uhre and Baribo were snipers fed by some nifty passing combinations.
Blake – Really, is there anyone better?
Woodwork – Actually, the uprights and crossbar made as many saves as Dre
Goal: M. Uhre, 4′
Assist: J. McGlynn
Goal: T. Baribo 14′
Assist: M. Uhre
New York Red Bulls: Carlos Coronel, John Tolkin, Noah Eile, Sean Nealis, Kyle Duncan (Dylan Nealis 45’), Lewis Morgan, Daniel Edelman (Serge Ngoma 74’), Ronald Donkor (Felipe Carballo Ares 61’), Cameron Harper (Julian Hall 79’), Elias Manoel, Dante Vanzeir (Cory Burke 61’).
Substitutes not used: Peter Stroud, Ryan Meara, Andrés Reyes, Dennis Gjengaar.
New York remains at Red Bull Arena to battle Sporting Kansas City on Saturday, September 7.
