The Union nearly let a three-goal lead slip away against Harrisburg City Islanders, but found two late goals to earn a trip to the US Open Cup semifinals, 5-2. Includes video of the postgame press conference and interviews with Bakary Soumare, Ray Gaddis, Brian Carroll, Gabriel Farfan and Amobi Okugo.
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The great allocation money chase
The Union finally get to do something with their allocation money when the summer transfer window opens Wednesday. PSP talked to MLS and players union officials to report on obscure but critical MLS financial rules that determine what the Union can do in the transfer window.
Player of the Week: Jack McInerney
After scoring the first brace of his career, Jack McInerney is the first player named PSP Player of the Week in consecutive weeks.
Know your affiliate: Harrisburg City Islanders
Derek Meluzio, the man behind Harrisburg City Islanders blog Upper 90, provides some background on the Union affiliate and opponent in Tuesday’s US Open Cup quarterfinal match.
Philadelphians Abroad: ‘Spark Plug’ scores
Princeton lad Antoine Hoppenot proved why he’s called a spark plug while Jimmy McLaughlin and Greg Jordan spend some loan time on the road with Harrisburg.
Cup tie, new signing? It’s Tuesday in Union land
Waiting for the Soumare signing announcement. Union respect the City Islanders. USOC match to be streamed live on Union website. More news.