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Union Today: Union fall to Red Bulls 1-1 (5-3) in US Open Cup

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Union fall to Red Bulls in Open Cup play

The Union traveled up to New Jersey to take on Red Bulls for the third time this season and the second time in 10 days. The Union had a difficult first half, where they allowed 11 shots and conceded a goal. However, the team never gave up, forcing overtime thanks to a sneaky goal by Roland Alberg. The teams were scoreless through the extra time, and the match had to go to penalties, where the Union fell 5-3 to New York.

Quick Hits from the Match

Despite the Union's elimination in penalties from the US Open Cup, there are still plenty of positives to take from the match.