Things We Learned from the Union’s win over RBNY

Shivant Krishnan The Philadelphia Union continue to move up in the MLS rankings after several weeks of poor MLS play, as a 1-0 win over the New York Red Bulls pushed them into a playoff slot in sixth place in the Eastern Conference.

There were plenty of things to be happy about, and some things to be frustrated with, so let’s dive into the three biggest takeaways from Saturday’s game.

Rest, rest and more rest

To say the least, the Union hasn’t had the easiest schedule to start off the 2021 season. Philadelphia has played seven games in just the past four weeks, facing off against MLS and CCL opponents as they attempt to survive and advance in the Champions League while holding their own in MLS.

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