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.
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.
It took a stoppage time goal for the Union to defeat lower division Ocean City. Why was this Open Cup game so difficult?
The good news is it was just a friendly, but this was a very bad day at the office for the US.
A close game turned wild in the final minutes, as Brian Carroll’s last gasp winner ended Ocean City’s inspired run in the U.S. Open Cup.
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.
The US will face a Belgium team that is producing an increasing number of world class (or close to it) players and rising stars and is currently ranked 15th in the world.
PSP’s Earl Reed runs over the big picture related to the big New York City FC announcement.
In the second round US Open Cup battle of the Union affiliates, amateur side Reading United scored early and held on to defeat pro side Harrisburg City Islanders.
A 67th minute goal from Ken Tribett proved to be the difference as amateur side Ocean City Nor’easters upset professional side Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the second round of the US Open Cup.
In an interview with PSP, Farfan explains why he asked for a trade and abdicated his starting role at left back.
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