The Reading United Report
Your weekly roundup of all things Reading United, including a preview of Saturday’s big game against Ocean City.
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Philadelphians Abroad
Philadelphians Abroad: Steffen in U20 World Cup, Hernandez strong for Harrisburg
Zack Steffen gets call up to USMNT U-20 World Cup squad. Cristhian Hernandez continues to impress with Harrisburg City Islanders. More.
Player of the Week
Player of the Week: Brian Carroll
Against Columbus, he shielded the back four, stepped into passing lanes, and broke up attacks with timely tackles. He also scored the gamewinner.
Reading United AC
Preview: Reading United A.C. vs Philadelphia Union friendly
The connections between the Union and PDL partner Reading United are deep. Sean Doyle looks at Reading’s recent form and players for Union fans to watch in tonight’s friendly.
Ocean City Nor'easters / Union
Tired Union, rising Nor’easters
A tired and listless Union, their disconnected midfield, and Ocean City’s great showing in the U.S. Open Cup. PSP’s Dan Walsh weighs in the week that was in Union soccer land.
Player of the Week
Player of the Week: Aaron Wheeler
Aaron Wheeler used his time on loan from the Union with Harrisburg over the weekend to score a brace in the 4-0 road win over Charlotte.
Philadelphians Abroad
Philadelphians Abroad: Hernandez and McLaughlin score, Wenger in CCL
Philadelphia Union homegrown players Cristhian Hernandez and Jimmy McLaughlin tally in Harrisburg win while Andrew Wenger qualifies for CONCACAF Champions League.
Reading United: Match Reports / US Open Cup
Match Report: New York Red Bulls 2-0 Reading United
The Reading United players could hold their heads high after some resolute defending and sensational goalkeeping held New York scoreless for more than 60 minutes.
Harrisburg City Islanders
Harrisburg report: USL PRO scheduling quirks mean difficult nine day stretch
The Islanders enter a crucial stretch of four games in nine days with away matches on back-to-back nights in Charleston and Charlotte followed later by a contest against an MLS Reserve side. Is this normal?
Reading United: Previews
U.S. Open Cup Preview: Reading United vs. New York Red Bulls
A jumbled Red Bull line-up that is rusty and lacks cohesion may present Reading with their best opportunity to shock the soccer world.
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