Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9' | Philadelphia Union | Goal — M. Iloski | 1-0 | |
| 38' | New York Red Bulls | Goal — C. Cowell (assist: E. Forsberg) | 1-1 | |
| 46' | New York Red Bulls | Substitution — M. Dos Santos on, O. Valencia off | 1-1 | |
| 56' | Philadelphia Union | Substitution — J. Sery Larsen on, N. Pierre off | 1-1 | |
| 57' | Philadelphia Union | Goal — I. Vassilev (assist: F. Westfield) | 2-1 | |
| 66' | Philadelphia Union | Goal — N. Pierre (assist: K. Wagner) | 3-1 | |
| 73' | Philadelphia Union | Substitution — I. Vassilev on, Q. Sullivan off | 3-1 | |
| 74' | New York Red Bulls | Substitution — E. Forsberg on, G. Berggren off | 3-1 | |
| 74' | New York Red Bulls | Substitution — C. Cowell on, M. Sofo off | 3-1 | |
| 74' | New York Red Bulls | Substitution — J. Marshall-Rutty on, J. Bazan off | 3-1 | |
| 77' | New York Red Bulls | Ronald Donkor | 3-1 | |
| 85' | New York Red Bulls | Omar Valencia | 3-1 | |
| 85' | Philadelphia Union | Substitution — C. Sullivan on, J. Bueno off | 3-1 | |
| 85' | Philadelphia Union | Substitution — M. Iloski on, E. Alladoh off | 3-1 | |
| 88' | New York Red Bulls | Gustav Berggren | 3-1 |
Philadelphia came from behind to claim a 3-1 victory over New York at Subaru Park, though the Red Bulls made life difficult for their hosts through the first half. The sides were level at the break, but the Union's superior finishing in the second period proved decisive. Despite controlling possession for much of the match, New York couldn't capitalize on their dominance, managing just five shots on target compared to Philadelphia's ten. Ethan Horvath kept the visitors in it with a sterling performance between the sticks, earning the official man of the match rating, but ultimately it wasn't enough to prevent the home side from pulling clear. The Union's comeback win showcased their ability to grind out results when it matters. They peppered the New York goal with 24 shots across the ninety minutes and earned eight corners, wearing down a Red Bulls side that struggled to convert their chances despite having the bulk of the ball. It was a frustrating night for the visitors, who'd have felt they deserved more given their possession advantage, but that's football sometimes.
The Matchup
Philadelphia Union 3-1 New York Red Bulls was the final score at Subaru Park, in a game where Philadelphia Union did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. Philadelphia Union also had the better share of the ball, holding 36% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 24 attempts from Philadelphia Union against 10 from New York Red Bulls over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for Philadelphia Union, and New York Red Bulls pushed for a way back into the game, but the result stood. Games like this can carry real weight later in the season, so this is a scoreline worth remembering. Below is a closer look at how the match broke down, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Philadelphia Union vs New York Red Bulls Lineups
Looking Ahead
Philadelphia Union have a quick chance to build on this result. Their next test comes at home to Orlando City SC, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Philadelphia Union vs Orlando City SC going to play at 26 September 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.
New York Red Bulls, meanwhile, does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. They are next in action at home to St. Louis City SC, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: New York Red Bulls vs St. Louis City SC going to play at 26 September 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.