If it seemed as though the New York Red Bulls were focused more on this game against the Philadelphia Union than their mid-week match against Sporting Kansas City, Jesse Marsch left little doubt about it with his pre-match comments after RBNY’s Friday training session.
We’ve never had an easy time in Philly. Never: Open Cup games, league matches - it’s always been an absolute battle. We’ll be prepared for that again.
The RBNY head coach is not fooled by the fact the Union has yet to win MLS 2017.