There was a lot more to the US-Brazil match than just the scoreline (such as Dempsey and Donovan pairing for the first time under Juergman Klinsmann and a whole lot of saves by Brazil’s goalkeeper). PSP breaks down the keys to Wednesday night’s game.
Brazil shows they are no Scotland. Klinsmann wants nastier USA team. Another Open Cup upset. Video of Harrisburg’s comeback against New England. More news.
Neymar, Marcelo and Pato, oh my! Brazil brought their bag of tricks – and a stunning young goalie – to Washington, DC in a 4-1 victory over the United States, spoiling Clint Dempsey’s return.
PSP photographer Nicolae Stoian’s look at the Union’s first US Open Cup win.
Video of John Hackworth’s press conference and locker room interviews with Chris Konopka, Sheanon Williams, Gabriel Farfan, Amobi Okugo and Michael Lahoud.
A look at the connection between cricket and the first international friendly played in Philadelphia.
Andrew Wenger might make a habit of this: He’s PSP’s Philadelphia Player of the Week after scoring in his first start for Montreal.
The Union handily defeat Rochester Rhinos to record their first ever US Open Cup victory. Harrisburg City Islanders defeat New England Revolution on penalty kicks after dramatic six goal extra time. Six other MLS clubs defeated by lower division teams. Roger Torres says he will be ready to play in upcoming friendlies. Can USA hang with Brazil? More news.
Not even a thunderstorm could derail the Union’s attacking intent, as they moved on in the US Open Cup with a 3-0 over Rochester Rhinos.
Rochester Rhinos head coach spoke to PSP about playing four games in seven days, the changing relationship between MLS and the lower divisions of American soccer, and how a head coach has to be both tactically and psychologically astute.
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