Footy on the Telly: May 31-June 6
The week’s live soccer listings on TV and online: two Union matches, two Harrisburg matches, USMNT v Germany, USWNT v Canada, and more.
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Soccer on TV
Reading United: Match Reports / US Open Cup
Match Report: New York Red Bulls 2-0 Reading United
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.
Photo essays
In Pictures: Reading United 0-2 New York Red Bulls
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.
Player ratings / US Open Cup
Player Ratings and Analysis: Philadelphia Union 2-1 Ocean City Nor’easters
It took a stoppage time goal for the Union to defeat lower division Ocean City. Why was this Open Cup game so difficult?
Fans' View
Fans’ View: I don’t want a trophy for “Participation”
I don’t want to be an Everton, Fulham, or Stoke City. I hope 6th place and finishing above NYRB never feels like it warrants a trophy.
USMNT
Recap and Reaction: USMNT 2–4 Belgium
The good news is it was just a friendly, but this was a very bad day at the office for the US.
Harrisburg City Islanders
Harrisburg report: USL PRO scheduling quirks mean difficult nine day stretch
The Islanders enter a crucial stretch of four games in nine days with away matches on back-to-back nights in Charleston and Charlotte followed later by a contest against an MLS Reserve side. Is this normal?
Daily news roundups
Reading’s US Open Cup run ends, US falls badly to Belgium, more news
Reading holds NYRB scoreless for 60 minutes before falling 2-0 in Open Cup third round. US defense shredded by Belgium for 4-2 loss in friendly. FIFA executive says Warner and Blazer must face the law. More news.
Postgame / Union
Union US Open Cup postgame videos and quote sheet
Video of John Hackworth’s postgame press conference, locker room interviews with Leo Fernandes, Jack McInerney, and Brian Carroll, and post game quote sheet from the Union’s US Open Cup third round win over Ocean City.
Reading United: Previews
U.S. Open Cup Preview: Reading United vs. New York Red Bulls
A jumbled Red Bull line-up that is rusty and lacks cohesion may present Reading with their best opportunity to shock the soccer world.
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