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Hudson River Blue @hudsonriverblue.com · 4d

NYCFC couldn’t spoil the Union’s party or keep their road unbeaten streak alive, as the attack went quiet and they were left to rue too many missed chances. Here, @matthewmangam.bsky.social’s thoughts on the loss straight from Subaru Park

New York City 0-1 Philadelphia: 3 Thoughts

New York City FC failed to play spoiler at Subaru Park as their attack went quiet and one Union goal left the visitors lamenting their missed chances in a 1-0 defeat.

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Matthew Mangam @matthewmangam.bsky.social · 4d

The Philadelphia Union lifts its second-ever Supporters’ Shield title:

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Matthew Mangam @matthewmangam.bsky.social · 4d

Philadelphia Union defeats #NYCFC 1-0 and wins its second-ever Supporters Shield title:

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Matthew Mangam @matthewmangam.bsky.social · 4d

Agustín Ojeda comes on for Alonso Martínez, and Mitja Ilenič comes on for Tayvon Gray.

Nico will move up to the striker spot.

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Matthew Mangam @matthewmangam.bsky.social · 4d

Halftime sub: Kevin O'Toole comes off, Aiden O'Neill comes on.

Justin Haak moves to LCB, and Raul Gustavo moves to LB.

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Matthew Mangam @matthewmangam.bsky.social · 4d

It felt like it was coming, but Philadelphia takes a 1-0 lead in the 40th minute. Mikael Uhre's shot from the top of the box took a deflection and beat Matt Freese.

Matthew Mangam @matthewmangam.bsky.social · 4d

#NYCFC has faced a Philadelphia onslaught, but Matt Freese already with three saves against his former club.

Matthew Mangam @matthewmangam.bsky.social · 4d

2': A great play between Hannes Wolf and Alonso Martínez should've been 1-0 NYCFC. The Costa Rican dribbled around Andre Blake but sent his shot sailing wide.

Matthew Mangam @matthewmangam.bsky.social · 4d

Alonso Martinez and Matt Freese back from injury, both get the start.

Raul Gustavo at center-back tonight with Kevin O’Toole at LB. Justin Haak in the midfield with Andres Perea and Maxi Moralez. Hannes and Nico on the wings.

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Matthew Mangam @matthewmangam.bsky.social · 4d

Tonight’s view. #NYCFC takes on the Philadelphia Union, looking to play spoiler and potentially delay their Supporters Shield title with a win tonight.
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Matthew Mangam @matthewmangam.bsky.social · 5d

#NYCFC will have Matt Freese and Alonso Martinez tomorrow, while Philadelphia has some players questionable, including Indiana Vassilev with a knee injury:

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Hudson River Blue @hudsonriverblue.com · 5d

Oppo Research: 5 Things about Philadelphia Union

Evan Konigsberg of @phlsoccernow.bsky.social spoke to @matthewmangam.bsky.social about Bradley Carnell's Philadelphia Union: They deserve to top the MLS table, but injuries could trouble this otherwise dominant side when they host #NYCFC

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Oppo Research: 5 Things about Philadelphia Union

Bradley Carnell's Philadelphia Union top the MLS table, but injuries could trouble this otherwise dominant side when they host New York City FC.

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Hudson River Blue @hudsonriverblue.com · 6d

Some evening reading 📖 ➡️ @matthewmangam.bsky.social’s excellent analysis on the rise of Andrés Perea

The rise of Andrés Perea at New York City

The 24-year-old midfielder is making a case for himself after stepping up for the injured Keaton Parks.

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Hudson River Blue @hudsonriverblue.com · 6d

Not Much of a Passer, Good in the Air: The rise of Andrés Perea at #NYCFC

The 24-year-old midfielder is making a case to become an everyday starter after stepping up for the injured Keaton Parks. Here's @matthewmangam.bsky.social with the analysis ⬇️

The rise of Andrés Perea at New York City

The 24-year-old midfielder is making a case for himself after stepping up for the injured Keaton Parks.

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Hudson River Blue @hudsonriverblue.com · 10d

Brief thread of New York City FC player interviews by our @matthewmangam.bsky.social from the mixed zone at Sports Illustrated Stadium following the 3-2 Hudson River Derby win

Hannes Wolf: "Happy that we came back, so important for us after the hard loss against Miami.”

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Matthew Mangam @matthewmangam.bsky.social · 11d

My six thoughts from #NYCFC’s 3-2 win over the New York Red Bulls:

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New York City 3-2 Red Bulls: 6 Thoughts

New York City completed a season sweep of the Hudson River Derby, earning a dramatic 3-2 win at Sports Illustrated Stadium to dim the Red Bulls' playoff hopes.

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Matthew Mangam @matthewmangam.bsky.social · 11d

Pascal Jansen: “I was pleasantly surprised by the number of blue shirts in a red stadium. When I saw the (Hudson River Derby) trophy come into the locker room, I was surprised by how big it is.”

Matthew Mangam @matthewmangam.bsky.social · 11d

Pascal Jansen on Matt Freese’s injury:

“He’s being checked by the doctors and we’ll wait and see, but he had to be taken off - that’s a fact.”

Matthew Mangam @matthewmangam.bsky.social · 11d

Final: #NYCFC 3-2 Red Bulls — New York is blue as NYCFC completes the season sweep for the second straight year.

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Matthew Mangam @matthewmangam.bsky.social · 11d

Matt Freese may have a concussion. He was kicked in the head by Choupo-Moting, and finally came off in the 68th minute.

Tomás Romero replaces him.

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Matthew Mangam @matthewmangam.bsky.social · 11d

#NYCFC retakes the lead with a goal from a corner kick. Carlos Coronel saved Andrés Perea's header, but Thiago Martins was there to capitalize on the rebound and score his 2nd-ever NYCFC goal.

NYCFC leads 3-2 in the 66th.

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Matthew Mangam @matthewmangam.bsky.social · 11d

Nicolás Fernández gives #NYCFC a 1-0 lead just two miuntes into this one with a great finish. His 2nd goal of the season.

Matthew Mangam @matthewmangam.bsky.social · 11d

#NYCFC's record without Alonso Martínez this season: 1W-1D-2L

Matthew Mangam @matthewmangam.bsky.social · 11d

#NYCFC fans making their presence known:

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Matthew Mangam @matthewmangam.bsky.social · 11d

Boots on the ground at Sports Illustrated Stadium, as #NYCFC takes on the New York Red Bulls in the 32nd-ever meeting between the two sides.

NYCFC can pretty much eliminate the Red Bulls with a win tonight.

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