Bradley Wright-Phillips, Shaun Wright-Phillips lead Red Bulls past Philadelphia Union
New York Red Bulls' Bradley Wright-Phillips, second right, celebrates with teammates after scoring against New York City FC during an MLS soccer game at Red Bull Arena, Sunday, May 10, 2015, in Harrison, N.J. Credit: Jason DeCrow
Bradley Wright-Phillips scored the go-ahead goal off an assist from brother Shaun and the New York Red Bulls beat the Philadelphia Union 3-1 on Saturday night for their third straight win and fifth of in six games.
Sebastien Le Toux tied it for the Union (6-13-4) in the 73rd minute. One minute later, Bradley Wright-Phillips put the Red Bulls (9-6-5) back in front, finishing Shaun Wright-Phillips's cross with a right-footed stab.
Shaun Wright-Phillips made his MLS debut when he entered as substitute in the 61st minute.
Anatole Abang added a breakaway goal in stoppage-time for New York.
Sacha Kljestan opened the scoring for the Red Bulls, converting from the spot in the 66th minute.
Philadelphia's Tranquillo Barnetta entered as a substitute in the 64th minute and was only a minute into his MLS debut when he committed the penalty in the area, running into Bradley Wright-Phillips.
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