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.
Local
Ocean City Nor'easters / Union
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.
Ocean City Nor'easters
A valiant Ocean City bows out of the US Open Cup
A hard working Ocean City team was rewarded with a late equalizer before the Union responded with a late winner. After that, the River End rewarded the amateur side with a standing ovation.
Philadelphians Abroad
Philadelphians Abroad: A local in the Champions League
Philly-born Eddie Gustafsson”s Red Bull Salzburg will compete in the UEFA Champions League next season.
Local / Union / US Open Cup
Cinderella becomes Bridezilla — Ocean City takes on U.S. Soccer
Take one innocent mistake. Add U.S. Soccer’s inept bureaucratic management. Stir. Get angry. Take on The Man. Now you have Ocean City’s protest vs. U.S. Soccer. PSP dives into this mess before tonight’s match.
Player of the Week
Player of the Week: Andrew Wenger
Before scoring his second goal all-time against the Union for the Montreal Impact, Lancaster, Pa. native Andrew Wenger showed all the muscle, skill and intelligence expected of a Hermann Trophy winner, helping to open space for Marco Di Vaio’s hat trick.
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