Union forward Cory Burke watches as New York City FC players celebrate one of their team’s first-half goals.
NEW YORK — The Union were once again eliminated from the playoffs at the first hurdle, surrendering two early goals and never looking close to a comeback in a 3-1 loss to New York City FC at Yankee Stadium.
After a similarly one-sided loss in the Bronx this past Sunday, Union manager Jim Curtin followed through on his hints of deploying a more defensive lineup. He benched C.J. Sapong, put Alejandro Bedoya in a wide role on the right side, and started veteran midfield stopper Warren Creavalle in Bedoya's usual deep central role.