There are just some games that immediately pop off the schedule, the ones you know you want to be in attendance for. The season openers, the season finales, and the rivalry games. For the Union, that first home rivalry game is here.
This Friday, the Union will face-off against New York City FC at 7:00 p.m. in a nationally broadcasted game, thanks to ESPN. The two sides have a short history, but it’s still been fueled with fireworks.
Against NYCFC, the Union have a 2-2-1 record, and a 2-1-0 record at Talen Energy Stadium. The Union have outscored NYCFC 8-7 overall and 5-3 at home.