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.
US Open Cup
USOC match report: Union 3-2 City Islanders
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 and the US Open Cup
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.
West Chester United hosts City Islanders in USOC 2nd round play
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 in their first-ever US Open Cup game on Wednesday
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.
Things are getting busy for West Chester United
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.