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.
The Union answered their critics as they pounded four goals past Sporting Kansas City, claiming a decisive 4-0 victory on Saturday night at PPL Park. PSP recaps and has video of interviews with players and the post-game press conference.
The performance was much improved from the Union, but the result was more of the same as Chris Pontius stole a late winner for DC United at PPL Park.
The Union slogged through Tuesday night’s water-logged friendly, failing to find their top gear, falling to the City Islanders 3-2.
Ray Gaddis returned to his old stomping grounds, Roger Torres returned from injury, and Gabriel Farfan left injured in an exciting but chippy 3-2 win for Philadelphia Union over PDL affiliate Reading United.
Antoine Hoppenot scored in extra time to boost the Union to a 2-1 win Tuesday over D.C. United in the U.S. Open Cup.