U.S. Open Cup Preview: Reading United vs. New York Red Bulls
A jumbled Red Bull line-up that is rusty and lacks cohesion may present Reading with their best opportunity to shock the soccer world.
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Reading United: Previews
Ocean City Nor'easters
A valiant Ocean City bows out of the US Open Cup
A hard working Ocean City team was rewarded with a late equalizer before the Union responded with a late winner. After that, the River End rewarded the amateur side with a standing ovation.
Photo essays
In Pictures: Philadelphia Union 2-1 Ocean City Nor’easters
PSP photographer Paul Rudderow’s look at the Philadelphia Union’s 2-1 defeat of the Ocean City Nor’easters in the third round of the US Open Cup.
Daily news roundups
“Not exactly how we draw it up”: Quotes & recaps from Union’s USOC win over OC, Reading prepares for NYRB, USA v Belgium, more
Quotes and recaps from the Union’s 2-1 win over Ocean City in the US Open Cup. Reading travels to face Red Bulls tonight. News ahead of USA v Belgium. More.
Union / Union match reports / US Open Cup
Match report: Philadelphia Union 2-1 Ocean City Nor’easters
A close game turned wild in the final minutes, as Brian Carroll’s last gasp winner ended Ocean City’s inspired run in the U.S. Open Cup.
Philadelphians Abroad
Philadelphians Abroad: A local in the Champions League
Philly-born Eddie Gustafsson”s Red Bull Salzburg will compete in the UEFA Champions League next season.
Local / Union / US Open Cup
Cinderella becomes Bridezilla — Ocean City takes on U.S. Soccer
Take one innocent mistake. Add U.S. Soccer’s inept bureaucratic management. Stir. Get angry. Take on The Man. Now you have Ocean City’s protest vs. U.S. Soccer. PSP dives into this mess before tonight’s match.
Player ratings
Analysis and player ratings: Union 3-5 Impact
A lucky goal and a rare moment of quality do not a spirited comeback make. PSP has player ratings and analysis on the loss in Montreal.
USMNT
Preview: USMNT v Belgium
The US will face a Belgium team that is producing an increasing number of world class (or close to it) players and rising stars and is currently ranked 15th in the world.
Player of the Week
Player of the Week: Andrew Wenger
Before scoring his second goal all-time against the Union for the Montreal Impact, Lancaster, Pa. native Andrew Wenger showed all the muscle, skill and intelligence expected of a Hermann Trophy winner, helping to open space for Marco Di Vaio’s hat trick.
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