US Open Cup Final postgame video and transcript: Union 1-1 (6-7 APK) Kansas City
Mike and Eli’s postgame wrap. Video and transcript of Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference. Postgame comments from Michael Lahoud and Andrew Wenger. More.
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Postgame
Union match reports
US Open Cup Final: Philadelphia Union 1-1 Sporting Kansas City (6-7 penalties)
The Union fell short, losing on penalty kicks.
KYW Philly Soccer Show
KYW Philly Soccer Show: Jim Curtin on the US Open Cup final
Union head coach Jim Curtin joins Greg and Eli to talk about tonight’s US Open Cup final.
Match previews
USOC final preview: Philadelphia Union vs Sporting Kansas City
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.
Analysis
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.
Daily news roundups
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.
Roundtable
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.
Tactics Talk
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.
A View from Afar
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.
Philadelphia Soccer History
Philly and the US Open Cup Final
As the Union prepare to host their second US Open Cup final, a look at Philadelphia-area teams in the final throughout the history of the country’s oldest national soccer tournament, which has had local winners ten times since 1914.
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