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Fans packed Subaru Park as the Union resumed play after the World Cup break, and season ticket sales rose 218%, the club said.
- On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Union defeated the New York Red Bulls 3-1 at Subaru Park, securing their first home win of the 2026 season and ending an eight-game, 102-day winless streak.
- Energized by this summer's FIFA World Cup, thousands of fans packed Subaru Park as the club embraced the moment with the message, "Thanks World, We'll Take It From Here," following the league's 59-day break.
- Milan Iloski opened scoring in the ninth minute under interim manager Ryan Richter, while Kai Wagner, returning from England's Birmingham City, assisted defender Neil Pierre's first career goal to seal the 3-1 result.
- Before kickoff, fans participated in a "Burn the Bull" event, melting an ice sculpture to display rivalry intensity, while the supporters group Sons of Ben reported increased membership interest following the World Cup.
- The Union will face the Seattle Sounders at Subaru Park on Saturday to maintain momentum, as Richter aims to approach the upcoming fixture with the same fighting spirit displayed during Wednesday's breakthrough performance.
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The Ryan Richter era of the Union begins with a win against rival Red Bull New York
A three-goal outburst, including a decisive set-piece goal from 18-year-old defender Neil Pierre, fueled the club's first win at home this season behind Richter, in his interim role as manager.
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