US Open Cup
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
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
Fafa Picault, Ilsinho, and Chris Pontius led the attack as Philadelphia Union recorded a fourth straight shutout and third consecutive win.
Match previews
It’s a Union home game, but the Dynamo brought their own weather for tonight’s matchup.
Philadelphia Union II
Earnie Stewart’s interchangeable parts idea may work better with soccer players than previously thought.
Quick Reference
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.
Daily news roundups
Also: US Open Cup play continues, Toronto suffers two major injuries, thoughts on young US prospects, and more.
A View from Afar
The Union have suddenly gone from futility to juggernaut. What changed? A few things, as PSP’s Dan Walsh explains.
SEBA Projections
Philadelphia jumps up to 10th in Power Rankings. Toronto takes 1st. U.S. Open Cup 1st round is finished and the 3rd round draw is complete.
Player of the Week
Haris Medunjanin’s physics-bending play makes him PSP’s Player of the Week.
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