Even after keeping most of the main players out of action, the Philadelphia Union managed to get a point against the New York Red Bulls the other day.

Because of the upcoming Cup final, the interim man in charge of the Union, Jim Curtin, did not start with the best possible line up.

The likes of Williams, Maidana and Le Toux watched the proceedings from the side lines.

Le Toux came on though later on as a substitute and converted a penalty to make sure the Red Bulls don’t walk away with another win.

This draw has taken the Union one position up i.e. at no. 6 in the Eastern Conference points table. The Red Bulls are at 4 with 38 points.

Brian Carroll, the skipper of Philadelphia, reckons that pulling off a draw playing with almost a second string side is quite good for the team’s morale.

Speaking in the interview after the match, the American playmaker said, “We never stop trying no matter what combination and which personnel we are playing with.    You would have seen how desperate we were for that equalizer and that shows the hunger in this group.”

“This outcome is certainly a morale booster for us going into the next match which is a hugely important one. It’s a final and we are up against a top side.  We will give our 100% there and hopefully, get through to the trophy.”

Last year, the final match of the US Open Cup was played between Real Salt Lake and D.C. United with the latter managing to achieve glory after an intense battle. This time around, neither of these two sides is in the final. It’s Seattle Sounders that will be taking on the Philadelphia Union in Chester.