Philadelphia Union will wrap up their 2016 regular season this weekend when they host New York Red Bulls. The club on the verge of clinching a playoff berth for just the second time in club history.. This week as Philadelphia as squares off with Red Bull in an Eastern Conference clash, we take a look at the numbers between the two clubs this season, their series history statistics as well as some news heading into this match.
News
- Andre Blake is up for MLS Save of the Week
- Union Insider Marisa Pilla takes a look at the Eastern Conference.
- Philadelphia Union communications shares Union facts.
How much of looking for a spark is from going a while without a win, knowing that the team is going to playoffs regardless?
"The timing of this whole thing is strange, it’s a unique feeling, you know, because it’s unfortunate that our players didn’t get the feeling of coming off of our home field and getting the applause they deserved for the season. We understand why we didn’t because we had a bad performance but, at the same time, it’s a strange one in that there’s no real celebration."
2016 Comparison Union 11-13-9 (42 Points) vs. New York Red Bulls 15-9-9 (54 Points)
| Philadelphia | Stat | Red Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Goals | 59 |
| 43 | Assists | 61 |
| 411 | Shots | 433 |
| 11 | Wins | 15 |
| 6 | Shutouts | 10 |
| 102 | Saves | 95 |
| 1.61 | Goals Against Average | 1.33 |
Red Bulls Lead All-Time Series History 10-5-3
| Philadelphia | Stat | Red Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Goals | 31 |
| 23 | Assists | 36 |
| 213 | Shots | 189 |
| 5 | Wins | 10 |
| 4 | Shutouts | 4 |
| 41 | Saves | 46 |
| 1.72 | Goals Against Average | 1.33 |
