With only one game taking place in the MLS over the past week, it seemed only right to turn our attention to the performance of Philadelphia-area players in this year’s edition of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The third round of the U.S. Open Cup provided plenty of drama across the country, not the least of it involving local players. Local players participated in 7 matches in this round for 11 different teams.

Had it not been for the fortunes of the upstart Cal F.C. against the Portland Timbers, all of the news of the tournament might have been around Tuesday’s matchup between the Harrisburg City Islanders and New England Revolutions. While Philadelphia-area players would take the field for both sides, it would  be none other that Philadelphia Union alumnus J.T. Noone that would steal the show. After a comparatively quiet 90 minutes that left the scoreboards at the Skyline Sports Complex blank after regulation time, the flood gates would open in extra time. Despite playing down a man, New England quickly put three on the board in the first half of overtime. With 9 minutes left and all seemingly lost, Harrisburg began their rally. After a quick succession of goals by Harrisburg’s Brian Ombiji and Sainey Touray, the culminating point would come from Noone in the last minute of play sending the match into penalty kicks.  While Noone would miss his PK for Harrisburg, the setback would not be great enough to derail the City Islanders, and the efforts of Noone would go down in local legend.

Local lad Corey Hertzog also showed of his prowess at the USL Pro level this week. Fresh on loan from New York, Hertzog stepped up big time for the Wilmington Hammerheads. In his debut for Wilmington, Hertzog scored two run-of-play goals and provided an assist for a third off of a Sheanon Williams-esque long throw in, giving Wilmington the win and Orlando City their first loss of the season.

Here’s how other local players in the pros did over the last week

U.S. Open Cup

Harrisburg City Islanders vs. New England Revolution

J.T. Noone, M, Harrisburg –  Started, played a full 120 and scored Harrisburg’s pivotal third goal in Tuesday’s 3-3 (4-3 p) win over New England.  Tournament: 2 games, 2 starts, 1 goal.

Tom Brandt, D, Harrisburg – Started and played 100 minutes in Tuesday’s 3-3 (4-3 p) win over New England.  Tournament: 2 games, 2 starts.

Morgan Langley, M, Harrisburg – Started and played 76 minutes in Tuesday’s 3-3 (4-3 p) win over New England.  Tournament: 2 games, 2 starts, 1 assist.

Jeremiah White, M, New England — Started and played 63 minutes in Tuesday’s 3-3 (4-3 p) loss to Harrisburg.  Tournament: 1 game, 1 start.

Charleston Battery vs. New York Red Bulls

Tony Donatelli, M, Charleston –  Started and played 71 minutes in Tuesday’s 3-0 loss to New York.  Tournament: 1 game, 1 start.

Ryan Richter, M, Charleston — Played 29 minutes in Tuesday’s 3-0 loss to New York.  Tournament: 2 game, 1 start.

Jeremy Vuolo, GK, New York — In the 18, but did not play. Tournament: 0 games.

Corey Hertzog, F, New York — Did not play. Tournament: 0 games.

Philadelphia Union vs. Rochester Rhinos

Jimmy McLaughlin, M, Philadelphia — Played 10 minutes in Tuesday’s 3-0 win over Rochester.  Tournament: 1 game.

Antoine Hoppenot, M/F, Philadelphia — In the 18, but did not play. Tournament: 0 games.

Zach Pfeffer, M, Philadelphia — In the 18, but did not play. Tournament: 0 games.

Cristhian Hernandez, M, Philadelphia —  Did not play. Tournament: 0 games.

Chris Albright, D, Philadelphia — Did not play. Tournament: 0 games.

Drew Cost, M, Rochester –  Started and played 59 minutes in Tuesday’s 3-0 loss to Philadelphia. Tournament: 1 game, 1 start.

Tyler Bellamy, D, Rochester –  Did not play. Tournament: 0 games.

Richmond Kickers vs. D.C. United

Jason Yeisley, F, Richmond — Started and played 120 minutes in Tuesday’s 2-1(aet) loss to D.C.  Tournament: 2 games, 2 starts, 1 assist.

Ryan Heins, F, Richmond — Started and played 87 minutes in Tuesday’s 2-1(aet) loss to D.C.  Tournament: 2 games, 2 starts.

Stephen King, M, D.C. United — Started and played 75 minutes in Tuesday’s 2-1(aet) win over Richmond.  Tournament: 1 game 1 start.

Michigan Bucks vs. Chicago Fire

Dan Gargan, D, Chicago — Played 6 minutes in Tuesday’s 3-2 loss to Michigan.  Tournament: 1 game.

Tampa Bay Rowdies vs. Colorado Rapids

Jeff Larentowicz, M, Colorado — Did not play. Tournament: 0 games.

Sporting Kansas City vs. Orlando City S.C.

Bobby Convey, M, Kansas City — Did not play. Tournament: 0 games.

San Antonio Scorpions vs. Houston Dynamo

Pat Hannigan, GK, San Antonio – Did not play. Tournament: 0 games.

FC Dallas vs. Charlotte Eagles

Bobby Warshaw, D, Dallas – Did not play. Tournament: 0 games.

Carolina RailHawks vs. L.A. Galaxy

Bill Gaudette, GK, Los Angeles — Started and played the full 90 in Tuesday’s 2-1 loss to Carolina, giving up 2 goals and making 1 save.  Tournament: 1 game, 1 start, 1 saves, 2 goals allowed.

Seattle Sounders vs. Atlanta Silverbacks

Jeff Parke, D, Seattle — Started and played 90 minutes in Wednesday’s 4-1 win over Atlanta. Tournament: 1 game, 1 start.

Mike Seamon, M, Seattle – Did not play. Tournament: 0 games.

Major League Soccer

Dan Gargan, D, Chicago — Started and played 90 minutes in Saturday’s 2-0 loss to New England. Season: 12 games, 11 starts.

Jeremiah White, M, New England — In the 18, but did not play. Season: 2 games.

Corey Hertzog, F, New York — On loan to the Wilmington Hammerheads, started and played 90 minutes in Saturday’s 3-1 win over Orlando, providing 2 goals and an assist. Season: 0 games for New York. 1 game, 1 start, 2 goals, 1 assist for Wilmington.

USL Pro

J.T. Noone, M, Harrisburg –  Started and played 72 minutes in Saturday’s 1-1 tie with Richmond.  Season: 8 games, 8 starts, 2 goals, 2 assists.

Tom Brandt, D, Harrisburg – Started and played 79 minutes in Saturday’s 1-1 tie with Richmond.  Season: 6 games, 6 starts.

Morgan Langley, M, Harrisburg – Started and played 84 minutes in Saturday’s 1-1 tie with Richmond.  Season: 8 games, 8 starts, 2 goals.

Tony Donatelli, M, Charleston – Started and played 90 minutes in Thursday’s 1-0 win over Dayton. In the 18, but did not play on Thursday.  Season: 7 games, 5 starts, 1 goal, 1 assist.

Ryan Richter, M, Charleston — Started and played 90 minutes in Thursday’s 1-0 win over Dayton. Started and played 90 minutes in Thursday’s 3-1 win over Pittsburgh, providing an assist in Charlston’s only goal. Season: 9 games, 6 starts, 1 goal, 2 assist.

Tyler Bellamy, D, Rochester –  Did not play. Season: 1 game.

Drew Cost, M, Rochester –  Played 45 minutes in Saturday’s 1-0 loss to Richmond. Season: 9 games, 1 assist.

Ryan Heins, F, Richmond — Started and played 90 minutes in Saturday’s 1-0 win over Rochester.  Started and played 63 minutes in Friday’s 1-1 tie with Harrisburg.  Season: 10 games, 9 starts, 1 assist.

Jason Yeisley, F, Richmond — Started and played 90 minutes in Saturday’s 1-0 win over Rochester.  Started and played 84 minutes in Friday’s 1-1 tie with Harrisburg.  Season: 7 games.

NASL

Pat Hannigan, GK, San Antonio – Did not play. Season: 3 games, 6 goals allowed, 9 saves.