US Open Cup final preview: Philadelphia Union vs Seattle Sounders
The Union will play for the US Open Cup trophy at PPL Park on Tuesday. Can they triumph over three-time winners Seattle Sounders in the front of a raucous home crowd?
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Player of the Week
Player of the Week: Pedro Ribeiro
Pedro Ribeiro did his best Conor Casey impression on Saturday, bullying the Red Bull back line to rescue the Union a point on an ugly day. That’s why he’s PSP’s Player of the Week.
Player ratings
Player ratings & analysis: Union 2-2 Red Bulls
The Union were much, much better than New York. But there is nothing to do except put two lost points in the rearview and focus on Tuesday.
Photo essays / Union
In Pictures: Union 2-2 Red Bulls
PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for a wet Saturday afternoon as Philadelphia Union came from two goals down to tie the New York Red Bulls 2-2.
Daily news roundups
Recaps & reaction to NYRB draw, USOC final to be broadcast on TCN, Hopp goal powers Hburg playoff win, much more
Reaction to draw against Red Bulls. US Open Cup final will be broadcast locally on TCN. Hoppenot goal advances Harrisburg in USL PRO playoffs. Garber wants video review. More.
Postgame
Postgame video and quotesheet: Union 2-2 Red Bulls
Video of Jim Curtin’s postgame press conference and interviews with Danny Cruz, Pedro Ribeiro, Zac MacMath, Brian Carroll, and Ray Gaddis. Also, postgame quote sheet.
Union match reports
Match Report: Philadelphia Union 2-2 New York Red Bulls
While the Union were left to rue conceding two soft goals, Jim Curtin can again take pride in the grit and determination of his side after they fought back for a 2-2 draw.
KYW Philly Soccer Show
KYW Philly Soccer Show: Curtin on the Cup
Union interim head coach Jim Curtin talks about the US Open Cup final and its importance to the club. Then PSP’s Ed Farnsworth joins Greg and Eli to talk some local US Open Cup history.
Philadelphia Soccer History
It’s time to remember the Ukrainian Nationals
Steve Holroyd on the remarkable record of the Ukrainian Nationals, which included four US Open Cup titles between 1960 and 1966.
NCAA Division III
Division III men’s soccer: Messiah avenge foes, Franklin & Marshall off to fast start, and more
Phil Naegely rounds up the last two weeks of local Division III men’s soccer action.
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