The New York Red Bulls are set to travel to Philadelphia to take on the Union in the quarterfinals of the US Open Cup, following the draw on Thursday morning. The match is scheduled to happen on either July 8 or 9. This will be the first time since 2022 that New York has made it to the quarterfinals, with their previous semifinal appearance back in 2022. The team secured their spot in the quarterfinals by defeating FC Dallas on penalties, with a score of 4-3, after a 2-2 draw in regular time.
The game between the Red Bulls and FC Dallas was a rollercoaster of emotions, with Mohammed Sofo equalizing Bernard Kamungo’s first-half goal before Luciano Acosta put Dallas ahead 2-1 in the 78th minute. Emil Forsberg’s free kick in stoppage time deflected off the Dallas wall and found the back of the net, forcing the game into extra time. Captain Daniel Edelman expressed his excitement over the team’s victory, highlighting Emil’s crucial goal and the group’s unity in the face of adversity. The resilience of the players was evident, especially during the tense penalty shootout, where reserve goalkeeper AJ Marcucci played a crucial role in securing the win for the Red Bulls.
With a history of being two-time finalists in 2003 and 2017, the Red Bulls have never won the US Open Cup, the oldest soccer competition in the country dating back to 1913. The upcoming quarterfinal match against the Union presents an opportunity for the team to make history and potentially lift the coveted trophy. The anticipation and excitement surrounding the Red Bulls’ journey in the tournament continue to grow as they aim to overcome their past shortcomings and emerge victorious in the US Open Cup.
