Match: Philadelphia Union vs New York Red Bulls
Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Subaru Park, Chester, PA
Competition: 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup – Quarterfinals
Broadcast: Paramount+, CBS Sports Network, Red Bulls Radio
Match Overview
The Philadelphia Union and New York Red Bulls renew their fierce Eastern Conference rivalry in a high-stakes U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal clash at Subaru Park. With a semifinal berth on the line, both clubs are expected to field strong lineups in what will be their 46th all-time meeting. Philadelphia enters the match on a 14-match unbeaten streak against the Red Bulls across all competitions. However, New York has shown resilience in recent Open Cup road matches, going 3-1-0 in their last four away fixtures in the tournament.
Team Form & Head-to-Head
| Team | Last 5 Matches | U.S. Open Cup Record | Head-to-Head (All-Time) |
| Philadelphia Union | D-W-W-L-L | 3-0-2 in quarterfinals | 20W – 16L – 9D |
| New York Red Bulls | W-L-D-D-D | 6-3-1 in quarterfinals | 16W – 20L – 9D |
Philadelphia defeated Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC in the Round of 16.
New York advanced past FC Dallas, with Emil Forsberg and Mohammed Sofo scoring key goals.
Tactical Breakdown
Philadelphia Union
Coach: Bradley Carnell (former Red Bulls assistant)
Formation: 3-4-3 / 4-2-3-1 hybrid
Key Players:
Tai Baribo – Union’s top MLS scorer in 2025
Quinn Sullivan & Nathan Harriel – Returning from U.S. Gold Cup duty
Strengths: High press, home-field advantage, midfield control
Concerns: Recent back-to-back 0–1 losses; injuries to Bueno and Westfield
New York Red Bulls
Coach: Sandro Schwarz
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Key Players:
Mohammed Sofo – 3 goals in 2 Open Cup matches
Emil Forsberg – Scored in back-to-back games
Strengths: Transition play, set pieces, compact defense
Concerns: Winless in last 5 vs. Union; key absences (Harper, Morgan)
What’s at Stake?
A spot in the 2025 U.S. Open Cup Semifinals
A chance to move one step closer to the Concacaf Champions Cup
Bragging rights in one of MLS’s most heated rivalries
How to Watch
Streaming: Paramount+
TV: CBS Sports Network
Radio: Red Bulls Radio (English)
MATCH ODDS
Philadelphia Union – 115 Draw + 250 New York Red Bulls + 270
Over 2.5 – 130 Under 2.5 – 110
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, July 8, 2025
