Philly needs the US Open Cup to push them to the next phase of a long rebuilding process. Kansas City needs it to jumpstart them out of another late season lull. PPL Park was electric in the 2014 final, and it will be again tonight.
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Who is Octavio Zambrano? — UPDATED
Zambrano will reportedly be named the club’s new sporting director. PSP’s Dan Walsh explores his background, from his successful MLS tenure to the potentially disturbing similarities he may have to Peter Nowak. UPDATE: This post has been updated with quite a few new details and quotes from Zambrano.
US Open Cup Final tonight, report says Union to name sporting director, more news
News and previews ahead of tonight’s Open Cup final. Report says Union to name Octavio Zambrano as sporting director. More.
US Open Cup final roundtable
PSP’s Adam Cann, Mike Servedio and Eli Pearlman-Storch break down the US Open Cup final, focusing on the areas of the match in which Philadelphia Union must excel to win their first trophy.
Strategic analysis of Sporting Kansas City: A story of subtle change
Sporting Kansas City’s tactical shape is the same, but Peter Vermes’ approach has evolved as his squad has changed. The team facing off against Philadelphia on Wednesday night will have a different strategy than the one that hoisted the US Open Cup in 2012.
Andre Blake must start the U.S. Open Cup final
Jim Curtin has an important decision to make. Andre Blake’s fantastic play has made it a whole lot easier. PSP’s Dan Walsh lays out the case.
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