The amateur side shocked the NASL champs by reeling off three straight goals late in the first half and then defending like crazy to hold on for a 3-2 win on a night of big upsets in the U.S. Open Cup.
Six area teams among a record 64 amateur teams participating in the open round of qualifiers for the 2017 US Open Cup.
Philadelphia crashed out of the U.S. Open Cup, losing to New England Revolution 4-2 on PKs.
Mike and Kevin’s postgame wrap. Transcript and video of Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference and remarks from Chris Pontius, Andre Blake, and Warren Creavalle. More.
Chris Pontius scored twice and the Union came from a goal behind to defeat the New York Red Bulls 2-1 in U.S. Open Cup play.
A glorious Roland Alberg free kick allowed the Union to sneak by the Harrisburg City Islanders after giving up a two goal lead on Wednesday night in Chester.
The Union return to US Open Cup play on Wednesday when they host Harrisburg in the fourth round. HEre’s a review of the Union’s history in the tournament.
Amatuer side West Chester United hosts the professional City Islanders in the second round of of the 2016 US Open Cup on Wednesday night.
West Chester United is on the road to face Virginia NPSL side Fredericksburg FC in the first round of the US Open Cup on Wednesday.
West Chester United learned its first round opponent in the 2016 US Open Cup this week. It will all be a part of a very busy month of May for the team that also includes a benefit game in Connecticut and US Soccer’s National Amateur Championship tournament.
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