It’s a tale of good soccer, long bus rides, kung fu aliens, Snickers, Gatorade, and a gun-toting guy and his waffle-eating dog. Reading United’s Kyle McCarthy takes us behind the scenes in his club’s trip to Charleston, South Carolina for what could be the toughest match they play all season.
There was a lot more to the US-Brazil match than just the scoreline (such as Dempsey and Donovan pairing for the first time under Juergman Klinsmann and a whole lot of saves by Brazil’s goalkeeper). PSP breaks down the keys to Wednesday night’s game.
Brazil shows they are no Scotland. Klinsmann wants nastier USA team. Another Open Cup upset. Video of Harrisburg’s comeback against New England. More news.
Neymar, Marcelo and Pato, oh my! Brazil brought their bag of tricks – and a stunning young goalie – to Washington, DC in a 4-1 victory over the United States, spoiling Clint Dempsey’s return.
PSP photographer Nicolae Stoian’s look at the Union’s first US Open Cup win.
Video of John Hackworth’s press conference and locker room interviews with Chris Konopka, Sheanon Williams, Gabriel Farfan, Amobi Okugo and Michael Lahoud.