Despite the setback, Philadelphia Union II still has a game in hand on its rivals and will look to retake the top spot in the East on Friday when they wrap up their August road trip with a Windy City showdown against fourth-placed Chicago Fire FC II. Kick off from SeatGeek Stadium is set for 8PM ET with coverage on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.

In the last two matches against Union II, Red Bulls II have earned a result courtesy of a 4-1 win on June 26, 2024 and a 1-1 draw on March 30. In these matches, New York has scored five goals and only given up two.

New York Red Bulls_Anthony Marcucci; Kyle Duncan, Alexander Hack (Tim Parker, 46th), Sean Nealis; Wikelman Carmona (Julian Hall, 46th), Ronald Donkor (Peter Stroud, 64th), Daniel

New York Red Bulls II: Aidan Stokes; Aiden Jarvis, Jair Collahuazo, Curtis Ofori, Nate Worth (Ibrahim Kasule, 77’), Adri Mehmeti, Nehuén Benedetti (Dylan Sullivan 90+5’), Andy Rojas (Benjamin Rodriguez 90+5’) , Dennis Gjengaar, Mijahir Jiménez (Roald Mitchell 63’), Rafael Mosquera (Sebasthian Chavez 63’).

Real Salt Lake made a painful return to its Major League Soccer schedule on Sunday, falling to the host New York Red Bulls 2-1 on a 99th-minute penalty kick.