Philadelphia Union’s Curtin: “We’re the favorite” but Red Bulls will play “the bully
It’s been eight long years since the Philadelphia Union last hosted a playoff game, and they’ll have to knock out a playground bully if they’re to make it a successful occasion, head coach Jim Curtin said on Friday.
Open Cup thrillers and more: History between New York Red Bulls, Philadelphia Union
The Red Bulls have generally had the better of Philly in the regular season, winning 14 of the 26 encounters, including five ties. In fact, the Union have more losses against the Red Bulls than any other team in MLS.