Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20' | Philadelphia Union | Goal — M. Iloski (assist: I. Vassilev) | 0-1 | |
| 46' | New York Red Bulls | Substitution — J. Ruvalcaba on, E. M. Choupo-Moting off | 0-1 | |
| 50' | Philadelphia Union | Goal — C. Sullivan (assist: D. Jean Jacques) | 0-2 | |
| 64' | Philadelphia Union | Substitution — I. Vassilev on, Q. Sullivan off | 0-2 | |
| 64' | Philadelphia Union | Goal — N. Pierre (assist: B. Damiani) | 0-3 | |
| 67' | New York Red Bulls | Substitution — M. Dos Santos on, J. Marshall-Rutty off | 0-3 | |
| 67' | New York Red Bulls | Substitution — C. Cowell on, C. Harper off | 0-3 | |
| 67' | New York Red Bulls | Substitution — E. Forsberg on, M. Sofo off | 0-3 | |
| 74' | New York Red Bulls | Goal — E. M. Choupo-Moting (assist: M. Sofo) | 1-3 | |
| 79' | New York Red Bulls | R. Donkor | 1-3 | |
| 80' | Philadelphia Union | Substitution — B. Damiani on, A. Anello off | 1-3 | |
| 80' | Philadelphia Union | Substitution — C. Sullivan on, J. Bueno off | 1-3 | |
| 84' | Philadelphia Union | Substitution — D. Jean Jacques on, E. Alladoh off | 1-3 | |
| 90+1' | Philadelphia Union | A. Anello | 1-3 | |
| 90+2' | Philadelphia Union | F. Westfield | 1-3 |
Philadelphia Union made the trip to Sports Illustrated Stadium on Saturday, 29 August 2026 and left with a 1-3 win over New York Red Bulls that never really looked in doubt after the opening 45. The visitors took a 0-1 lead into the break, controlling the tempo of a game that New York struggled to get a handle on early doors. Whatever was said at halftime clearly didn't shift the momentum, because Philadelphia came out and put the result beyond reach soon after the restart. New York did pull a goal back at some stage, but it amounted to little more than a consolation in a match Philadelphia had firmly in hand. The final scoreline, 1-3, tells the story of a one-sided affair rather than anything close. For the Union, it's the kind of result that adds real weight to their season, while Red Bulls will need to shake this one off quickly and regroup before their next outing.
The Matchup
New York Red Bulls 1-3 Philadelphia Union was the final score at Sports Illustrated Stadium, in a game where Philadelphia Union did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. Even without the extra share of possession, which finished 59% in favour of New York Red Bulls, Philadelphia Union made the most of the chances that mattered and did enough to see the game out. The shot count told a similar story, with 11 attempts from New York Red Bulls against 19 from Philadelphia Union 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
New York Red Bulls vs Philadelphia Union Lineups
Looking Ahead
New York Red Bulls have a quick chance to build on this result. Their next test comes at home to St. Louis 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 New York Red Bulls vs St. Louis City SC going to play at 26 September 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.
Philadelphia Union, meanwhile, does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. They are next in action at home to Orlando City SC, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Philadelphia Union vs Orlando City SC going to play at 26 September 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.