US Open Cup final match report: Union 1-3 Sounders (AET)
The Union turned in a valiant effort, but eventually gave up two goals in extra time as the visiting Seattle Sounders took home the 2014 US Open Cup.
The Union turned in a valiant effort, but eventually gave up two goals in extra time as the visiting Seattle Sounders took home the 2014 US Open Cup.
US Open Cup Final 2014. The time is now.
Video and transcript of the pre-US Open Cup final press conference with the Union’s Jim Curtin and Sebastien Le Toux, and the Sounders’ Sigi Schmid and Kenny Cooper.
The Union will play for the US Open Cup trophy at PPL Park on Tuesday. Can they triumph over three-time winners Seattle Sounders in the front of a raucous home crowd?
Pedro Ribeiro did his best Conor Casey impression on Saturday, bullying the Red Bull back line to rescue the Union a point on an ugly day. That’s why he’s PSP’s Player of the Week.
The Union were much, much better than New York. But there is nothing to do except put two lost points in the rearview and focus on Tuesday.
PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for a wet Saturday afternoon as Philadelphia Union came from two goals down to tie the New York Red Bulls 2-2.
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Video of Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference and interviews with Danny Cruz, Pedro Ribeiro, Zac MacMath, Brian Carroll, and Ray Gaddis. Also, postgame quote sheet.
While the Union were left to rue conceding two soft goals, Jim Curtin can again take pride in the grit and determination of his side after they fought back for a 2-2 draw.
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