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.
What do the Union have in common with a team in Turkey? PSP connects the dots, dissects Saturday’s game-winning goal, offers a suggestion for the U.S. Open Cup, and raves about NBC Sports and Landon Donovan in this Five Thoughts piece.
Philly area players traded goals in Colorado, while Morgan Langley (pictured) scored a game-winner off a J.T. Noone assist for Harrisburg. PSP rounds up local players’ performances in the pros this past week.
Real Madrid to play Celtic August 11 at the Linc. Nowak “extremely disappointed” with Union’s performance in Toronto. Union in US Open Cup play tonight at PPL Park. More news.
Philly’s Junior Lone Star return to NPSL action against Jersey City Eagles.
PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for Sunday evening’s Women’s National Teams 4-1 win over China at PPL Park.
Are the Union the worst team in MLS? PSP has analysis and player ratings of the Union’s 1-0 loss to Toronto.
The US Women took down China 4-1 in front of a sold out crowd at PPL Park on Sunday night. We’ve got a full match report from the Olympic tune up.
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