Last season the Union needed a US Open Cup run to keep spirits high as they spun down the Nowak rabbit hole. A year later, the team they beat to keep the 2012 USOC run alive is equally desperate for a catalyzing victory in cup competition.
A tired and listless Union, their disconnected midfield, and Ocean City’s great showing in the U.S. Open Cup. PSP’s Dan Walsh weighs in the week that was in Union soccer land.
The Reading United players could hold their heads high after some resolute defending and sensational goalkeeping held New York scoreless for more than 60 minutes.
Paul Rudderow’s look at Reading United’s stout play against New York in their 2-0 third round loss in the US Open Cup.
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A jumbled Red Bull line-up that is rusty and lacks cohesion may present Reading with their best opportunity to shock the soccer world.
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.
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.
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.
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