Photo: Courtesy of USL

MLS action took a backseat in the world of soccer this week as the Euros got underway across the pond, the U.S. Men’s National Team kicked off World Cup Qualifying in Tampa, and U.S. Open Cup action captivated fans across the country. While none of our locals saw MLS action, there were a few high points to come out of this week from US Open Cup and USL matches.

Perhaps the highwater mark for area players came in Tuesday’s U.S. Open Cup matchup between the Philadelphia Union and D.C. United. In a match where the Union threatened for much of the evening, but could not seem to seal the deal, it took Princeton lad Antoine Hoppenot to give Philadelphia the spark they needed. In his 26 minutes on the field – the same amount of time he’s seen all season in league action – Hoppenot put one in the net with a rocket after outsmarting D.C. goalkeeper Bill Hamid and threatened to add another two for the Union. In his short time, Hoppenot provided the kind of skill and promise that will have Philly fans clamoring to see more of the local throughout the season.

In other news, last week we pointed out the spark Reading’s own Corey Hertzog has been providing while on loan to the USL Pro’s Wilmington Hammerheads. This week he kept the fire burning, putting in a strong showing in back-to-back appearances against Rochester and Harrisburg. While Hertzog would not make the tally sheet against Rochester, he would go on to provide an insurance goal against Harrisburg, giving him three goals in three games with Wilmington.

U.S. Open Cup

Harrisburg City Islanders vs. New York Red Bulls

J.T. Noone, M, Harrisburg – Started and played a full 120 minutes in Tuesday’s 3-1 win over New York. Tournament: 3 games, 3 starts, 1 goal.

Tom Brandt, D, Harrisburg – Started and played a full 120 minutes in Tuesday’s 3-1 win over New York. Tournament: 3 games, 3 starts.

Morgan Langley, M, Harrisburg – Started and played 69 minutes in Tuesday’s 3-1 win over New York. Tournament: 3 games, 3 starts, 1 assist.

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

D.C. United vs. Philadelphia Union

Stephen King, M, D.C. United — In the 18, but did not play. Tournament: 1 game 1 start.

Antoine Hoppenot, M/F, Philadelphia — Played 26 minutes in Tuesday’s 2-1 win over D.C., scoring the game winner in extra time. Tournament: 1 game, 1 goal.

Jimmy McLaughlin, M, Philadelphia — In the 18, but did not play. Tournament: 1 game.

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.

Sporting Kansas City vs. Colorado Rapids

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

Jeff Larentowicz, M, Colorado — Start and played the full 90 minutes in Tuesday’s 2-0 loss against Kansas City. Tournament: 0 games.

San Antonio Scorpions vs. Charlotte Eagles

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

Seattle Sounders vs. Cal FC

Jeff Parke, D, Seattle — Started and played 90 minutes in Tuesday’s 5-0 win over Cal FC. Tournament: 2 games, 2 starts.

Mike Seamon, M, Seattle – In the 18, but did not play. Tournament: 0 games.

USL Pro

Corey Hertzog, F, Wilmington — On loan from New York, started and played 90 minutes in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Harrisburg, scoring the insurance goal in the 34th minute. Started and played 90 minutes in Friday’s 1-1 tie with Rochester. Season: 0 games for New York. 3 games, 3 starts, 3 goals, 1 assist for Wilmington.

J.T. Noone, M, Harrisburg –  Started and played 45 minutes in Saturday’s 2-0 loss to Wilmington.  Season: 9 games, 9 starts, 2 goals, 2 assists.

Tom Brandt, D, Harrisburg – Did not play.  Season: 6 games, 6 starts.

Morgan Langley, M, Harrisburg – Started and played 59 minutes in Saturday’s 2-0 loss to Wilmington.  Season: 9 games, 9 starts, 2 goals.

Tony Donatelli, M, Charleston – Started and played 69 minutes in Saturday’s 2-1 loss to Orlando. Season: 8 games, 6 starts, 1 goal, 1 assist.

Ryan Richter, M, Charleston — Played 21 minutes in Saturday’s 2-1 loss to Orlando. Season: 10 games, 6 starts, 1 goal, 2 assists.

Tyler Bellamy, D, Rochester – In the 18, but did not play. Season: 1 game.

Drew Cost, M, Rochester –  Started and played 66 minutes in Friday’s 1-1 tie with Wilmington. Season: 10 games, 1 start, 1 assist.

Ryan Heins, F, Richmond — Started and played 90 minutes in Saturday’s 1-0 win over Charlotte. Season: 11 games, 10 starts, 1 assist.

Jason Yeisley, F, Richmond — Started and played 90 minutes in Saturday’s 1-0 win over Charlotte. Season: 8 games.

NASL

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