The Union's hopes of hosting their first home playoff game in seven years took a considerable hit on Sunday when they lost to the New York Red Bulls 1-0 at Talen Energy Stadium. Red Bulls midfielder Kaku scored the goal with a 69th-minute penalty kick.
Yet the Union (15-13-5, 50 points) remained in fourth place thanks to other results across MLS, especially Columbus' shocking loss at Orlando.
The best chance the Union had to score in the first half came in the 40th minute, when Fafa Picault collided with Alejandro Bedoya while lining up a shot from the middle of the 18-yard box.