News Roundup: US Open Cup and World Cup action
One game, two cups.
Goals from Haris Medunjanin and Cory Burke powered the Union into the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open Cup, defeating rivals New York Red Bulls 2-1.
Here’s the last roundup of the week.
All the soccer news that’s fit to print: World Cup schedules, results from Bethlehem Steel and NPSL matches, and more, courtesy of John Osborn.
What traits should the Union seek in a new sporting director? Who are some candidates worth considering? What does the next sporting director need to do? PSP’s Dan Walsh takes a stab at the key questions and adds some notes on the Union’s center midfield situation. Updated.
Missing the core of their midfield, how did the Union fare tactically on Friday night? PSP’s Peter Andrews breaks down the toothless performance against Toronto.
How Union players performed in a game that felt strangely like phoning it in.
PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for Saturday night’s match, as the Philadelphia Union were unable to finish early chances and loss 2-0 to Toronto FC.
Plus: fine fallout from Atlanta, Steel win, Rooney watch continues, and scales start to tip for United 2026
Two goals by Jonathan Osorio provided the margin of victory for Toronto FC, defeating a sloppy Union side 2-0 on Friday night.
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