Fans’ view: The Reading-Philly connection
A look at the Reading-Philadelphia sport connection ahead of Saturday’s friendly between Reading United and the Union.
A look at the Reading-Philadelphia sport connection ahead of Saturday’s friendly between Reading United and the Union.
It’s a tale of good soccer, long bus rides, kung fu aliens, Snickers, Gatorade, and a gun-toting guy and his waffle-eating dog. Reading United’s Kyle McCarthy takes us behind the scenes in his club’s trip to Charleston, South Carolina for what could be the toughest match they play all season.
PSP brings an uncensored look inside one of the nation’s top minor league clubs, Reading United AC, as Reading and Villanova defender Kyle McCarthy begins his weekly journal chronicling what life is really like for players in the PDL.
Last year, Reading United alum C.J. Sapong was MLS Rookie of the Year. This year, Matt Hedges and a host of other players with ties to RU and the Philly area will be in play for Thursday’s MLS amateur draft. PSP runs them down.
Reading United have refound their form after losing to Mid-Atlantic conference rivals Long Island Rough Riders and being knocked out of the US Open Cup by fellow Union-affiliate Harrisburg City Islanders.
Brian Ownby and Will Bates are on a ten-day trial with Swedish first division club Mjällby. Reading host Long Island Rough Riders tonight at Don Exeter Stadium.
Reading United scores four second half goals on the way to a 5-1 win over Central Jersey. Also, this week’s Player to Watch: Stephen “The Magician” Okai
Reading tie the Union 1-1 on on a long-range effort by Chris Harmon.
Reading record their first loss of the season to Harrisburg City Islanders in Tuesday night’s friendly. Tickets on sale for Reading v Union friendly.
Reading United has been busy, playing three games in five days. They won each game, outscoring their opponents 11 goals to two, qualifying for the US Open Cup along the way.
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