US Open Cup Match Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. New York Red Bulls

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Match Details

AttributeInfo
FixturePhiladelphia Union vs. New York Red Bulls
Competition2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup – Quarterfinals
DateWednesday, August 13, 2025
Kickoff Time4:30 PM ET
VenueSubaru Park, Chester, PA
BroadcastCBSSN / Paramount+
Live StreamWatch on CBS Sports

Team Form & Head-to-Head

Philadelphia Union

Recent Form: W–D–W–D–W

Last Match vs NYRB: 2–0 win on July 12, 2025

Key Players:

Bruno Damiani – 3 goals in last 3 matches

Indiana Vassilev – versatile attacking threat

Quinn Sullivan – set-piece specialist

New York Red Bulls

Recent Form: W–L–W–L–L

Last Match: 1–1 draw vs Juárez (Aug 7)

Key Players:

Mohammed Sofo – 3 goals in last 3 matches

Emil Forsberg – midfield maestro

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting – veteran striker presence

Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)

DateResultCompetition
Jul 12, 2025Philadelphia 2–0 NYRBMLS
Aug 31, 2024NYRB 0–2 PhiladelphiaMLS
Jul 6, 2024Philadelphia 0–0 NYRBMLS
Sep 3, 2023Philadelphia 4–1 NYRBMLS
Aug 8, 2023Philadelphia 1–1 NYRBLeagues Cup

Tactical Breakdown

Philadelphia Union

Formation: 4-4-2

Strengths: High press, set-piece execution, midfield control

X-Factor: Andre Blake in goal – elite shot-stopper with playoff pedigree

New York Red Bulls

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Strengths: Wing play, transitional speed, Forsberg’s creativity

X-Factor: Choupo-Moting’s hold-up play and experience in knockout matches

How to Watch

TV: CBSSN

Streaming: Paramount+

Live Score & Stats: ESPN Match Center

MATCH ODDS

Philadelphia Union – 150              Draw + 285         New York Red Bulls + 360

Over 2.5 – 135                   Under 2.5 + 105

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, August 12, 2025

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