Archive for the ‘Reading United AC’ Category
Buy local: Local players draw MLS eyes in draft
Last year, Reading United alum C.J. Sapong was MLS Rookie of the Year. This year, Matt Hedges and a host of other players with ties to RU and the Philly area will be in play for Thursday’s MLS amateur draft. PSP runs them down.
Reading keeps pace with Long Island for playoff spot
Reading United have refound their form after losing to Mid-Atlantic conference rivals Long Island Rough Riders and being knocked out of the US Open Cup by fellow Union-affiliate Harrisburg City Islanders.
Reading forwards trialing in Sweden
Brian Ownby and Will Bates are on a ten-day trial with Swedish first division club Mjällby. Reading host Long Island Rough Riders tonight at Don Exeter Stadium.
Talented Reading too much for Central Jersey Spartans
Reading United scores four second half goals on the way to a 5-1 win over Central Jersey. Also, this week’s Player to Watch: Stephen “The Magician” Okai
Reading United 0-1 Harrisburg City Islanders
Reading record their first loss of the season to Harrisburg City Islanders in Tuesday night’s friendly. Tickets on sale for Reading v Union friendly.
Reading United undefeated, qualify for US Open Cup
Reading United has been busy, playing three games in five days. They won each game, outscoring their opponents 11 goals to two, qualifying for the US Open Cup along the way.
Reading United news and notes
The US U-17 team and the NY Cosmos U-23’s will play Reading United in upcoming friendlies. On Wednesday night, Reading play Westchester Flames away in a US Open Cup qualifier. They host Ocean City Nor’easters on Friday.
A United union
New PSP contributor Andrew Desiderio says Reading United AC plays a key part in the Union’s future.
Reading is the new Akron
That four Reading United alumni were selected in the SuperDraft only underscores that coach Brendan Burke has gotten things right. While only one made it to the Union this time around, in the long run, such success can only bode well.
Reading United open tryout
Reading United has announced the dates for three upcoming open tryout sessions.
KYW podcast: Reading United takes spotlight
Reading United AC general manager Art Achenbach is the featured interview this week’s KYW-PSP podcast, fresh off his team wrapping up its great run to the USL Premier Development League final four. Hosts Greg and Dan also talk some Union before welcoming in two special guests for an EPL preview.
Reading United falls in PDL semis
Reading United’s impressive run in the Premier Development League ended this weekend after they lost 2-1 to eventual champs Portland in the PDL playoff semifinals. Reading then lost the third place match on penalty kicks.
Reading United in PDL semifinals tonight
Reading United vies for the United Soccer Leagues’ Premier Development League championship this weekend in Portland, Ore. Tonight’s semifinal game is streamed live online at http://www.usllive.com at 10:30 p.m.
Reading storm past the Royals
Reading United get second victory of the season in 3-1 victory over the North Virginia Royals.
Reading score 5 in season opener
Reading United start their season with a banging 5-0 win over Hampton Roads Piranhas.







