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Missed Sapong PK, Epps chances lead to disappointing draw in New Jersey

A missed penalty kick was the difference between a draw and a win for the Philadelphia Union against fourth-place New York Red Bulls in Harrison, New Jersey on Saturday night.

Coming off consecutive wins for the first time this season, the Union played their I-95 rivals to a scoreless draw on a hot and humid night.

“I thought today that we, with a lot of young players on the field, stepped up in a big spot,” head coach Jim Curtin said. “I think we created enough chances to win the game.