The City Islanders cruised to a 3-0 victory, setting the stage for its fourth Open Cup game against MLS’ Philadelphia Union in the past six years on June 14.
Stephen Valenti
Freelance sports writer living in the Philadelphia area. Worked for the Reading Eagle and covered the PDL's Reading United in 2015 and 2016. Proud alum of Seton Hall University.
2017 US Open Cup Round 2: With 3 goals in 6 minutes, Reading United stuns NASL champion New York Cosmos
All three of Reading’s goals came in a six-minute stretch late in the first half. Paul Marie shook off a defender and made a run down the left side to even the score at 1-1 in the 38th minute.
2017 US Open Cup Round 1: Reading United edge Clarkstown Eagles to break another Modern Era record
Showing toughness that Reading looks for, it held on for a 1-0 win over Clarkstown SC Eagles Wednesday at Don Thomas Stadium. The win is the sixth straight in the opening round, giving Reading another Modern Era (1995-present) Open Cup record for an amateur team.
Reading United qualifies for record 9th straight US Open Cup, seeking more than an opening round win
For Reading United AC playing in the US Open Cup has become an annual tradition.