Nashville SC to Host Philadelphia Union in U.S. Open Cup Semifinals on Sept. 16
Philadelphia Union overcame weather delays and a two-goal deficit to win 3-2, extending their unbeaten streak against New York Red Bulls to 16 matches, officials said.
- On Aug. 13, 2025, the Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-2 in a U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal, earning a semifinal versus Nashville SC.
- After a July 9 rainout, the Philadelphia Union waited a month to play their quarterfinal, delayed two hours by storms.
- Featuring 36 fouls and six yellow cards, the match was delayed two hours by storms after being rained out on July 9.
- By extending their unbeaten streak, Olwethu Makhanya’s 89th-minute goal made the Union's run against the Red Bulls 16 games and improved their 12-0-4 record, as of August 13, 2025.
- On September 16, the Union will host New York Red Bulls at Geodis Park, with tickets on sale August 22.
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Olwethu Makhanya’s late goal sends Union past Red Bulls in Open Cup
The Philadelphia Union waited a month to play their U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal. What was another two hours thanks to more lightning and rain, then two goals scored by the visiting Red Bulls?
Union into the U.S. Open Cup Semifinal After Yet Another Weather Delay and Yet Another Late Winner
The Union are into the U.S. Open Cup semifinal after this game against Red Bull was finally completed around 11:30 on Wednesday night. It was originally scheduled in July, rained out, rescheduled for this week, delayed by 2 hours, then completed with an 89th-minute winner from Olwethu Makhanya, of all people: Makhanya in the clutch! Watch on @cbssportsnet and @Paramount+: https://t.co/kLXFelvdK1#DOOP | 3-2 pic.twitter.com/cJwwwo1cVG— Philadelph…
Philadelphia Union punch ticket to US Open Cup Semi-final in euphoric fashion – Philly Sports
After a 2-hour weather delay at Subaru Park, Bradley Carnell's Philadelphia Union flexed their resiliency in a come-from-behind 3-2 victory against the New York Red Bulls thanks to an early equalizer from Tai Baribo, Milan Iloski's 1st goal in a Union shirt, and Olwethu Makhanya's 89th minute match winner on a rainy Wednesday night in Chester. The 3-2 win marks the 16th straight game against the Red Bulls without a loss for the Union, and punche…
After suspending due to bad weather, the pending match between the Philadelphia Union and the New York Red Bulls was played to complete the semifinals of the US Open Cup that was defined with drama. With drama, the Union was able to defeat 3-2 Red Bulls at Subaru Park to register among the four clubs that will fight for the coupry glory that also gives a ticket to the next Concacaf Champions Cup. An Olwethu Makhanyato goal at minute 89, already …
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