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News roundup: Union win streak, Reading upset Cosmos

by Adam Schorr × on May 18, 2017 at 9:00 am × 20 comments

Reading United shocks NY Cosmos, Trusty heading to the U-20 World Cup, and the rest of the day’s news.

Reading United upset New York Cosmos in U.S. Open Cup

by Dan Walsh × on May 18, 2017 at 8:00 am × 3 comments

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.

Video

Postgame video: Union 2-0 Dynamo

by Daniel Gajdamowicz × on May 17, 2017 at 11:40 pm × 1 comment

PSP’s Mike Servedio and KYW Greg Orlandini break down the match. Interviews with Chris Pontius, Andre Blake and Fafa Picault. Postgame press conference with Jim Curtin.

Featured / Union match reports

Match report: Philadelphia Union 2-0 Houston Dynamo

by Mike Servedio × on May 17, 2017 at 9:51 pm × 72 comments

Fafa Picault, Ilsinho, and Chris Pontius led the attack as Philadelphia Union recorded a fourth straight shutout and third consecutive win.

Match previews

Match preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Houston Dynamo

by Jim O'Leary × on May 17, 2017 at 11:00 am × 4 comments

It’s a Union home game, but the Dynamo brought their own weather for tonight’s matchup.

Philadelphia Union II

Interchangeable parts in Bethlehem, 2017

by Tim Jones × on May 17, 2017 at 10:15 am × 6 comments

Earnie Stewart’s interchangeable parts idea may work better with soccer players than previously thought.

Quick Reference

Union v Dynamo quick reference

by Nick Fishman × on May 17, 2017 at 9:30 am × 0 comments

Get up to speed with the Union’s history against Houston. We’ve got all of the match stats, highlights from our match reports and analysis, video highlights, and more. WARNING: Autoplay highlights inside.