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12.17.11

United Tie Amateur Record With Fourth Straight US Open Cup Berth
Cup’s expansion to 64 teams will now include all MLS teams in the United States
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12.17.11

Reading Brings Home PDL Communications Award
Award recognizes team’s public relations efforts during the 2011 season
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12.9.11

Reading United Alumni Capture 2011 Collegiate Honors
Schuler, Wenger finalists for Hermann trophy; Holt Lowes Senior Class Award Winner, Six named D1 All Americans
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11.29.11

Reading United Fun League End of Season Spectacular
Reading United Fun League Held 1st Annual Friendly game featuring many of the top Berks County high school age players.
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9.11.11

Ten Reading United Alumni Named To Top 100 List
Alumni Bates, Schoenle, Hedges, Schuler and Wenger rank in top twelve of top college players in the nation
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8.19.11

Hometown Heroes Soccer Fundraiser
Reading United & local partners to raise money for Officers Wise, Wertz, and Pagerly Memorial Funds
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7.30.11

Reading United Players Aiding City Islanders For Playoff Push
Reading’s Brian Ackley and David Rodriguez are signed by USL PRO Harrisburg City Islanders
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7.26.11

Reading United Fall In Eastern Conference Quarterfinals
Reading’s season ends after a 1-0 loss to Jersey Express
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7.24.11

United Start Slow; Comeback Falls Short Against Central Jersey
Reading can’t climb out of a 3-0 hole; will host play-in game on Tuesday evening in Exeter
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7.24.11

Reading United at Central Jersey Live Chat
Follow along as your Reading United can clinch the top seed in the PDL Eastern Conference Playoffs with a victory over the Spartans!
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7.23.11

United Can Clinch #1 Seed With Win Over Central Jersey
Reading gets the help it needed with Long Island’s first loss of the season
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7.22.11

Blast from the past friendly ends tied
Reading United and New York Cosmos battle the heat and each other to a 2-2 tie
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7.20.11

United’s Furious Rally Falls Short; Earns Second Straight 0-0 Draw
Tremendous turnaround in the second half not enough to overcome Long Island on the road
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7.20.11

Reading United @ Long Island Rough Riders Live Chat
This one is for (almost) all of the marbles! A win tonight puts us in prime position for the #1 seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs!
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7.20.11

Reading United Super 20’s Gearing Up For Finals
Both United Men’s and Women’s Super 20 teams will be gunning for the first title in franchise history
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7.16.11

United All Tied Up With Express
United have their best chances late, but can’t break through in a 0-0 draw against Jersey
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7.16.11

Reading Gear Up for PDL Postseason
Reading final regular season PDL game July 16, prepare for playoffs with July 22 exhibition vs NY Cosmos
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7.10.11

Barreiro Helps United Pull Away From Ocean City
Christian Barreiro nets game winner and then some in a decisive 4-1 victory over Nor’easters
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7.10.11

Reading United at Ocean City Nor'Easters Live Chat
Can't make it to the boardwalk? No problem! We have your Reading United AC coverage starting at 6:00pm for their Mid Atlantic Division match against the Ocean City Nor'easters!
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7.8.11

United Blank Hogges 2-0
Brian Holt makes five saves to make two early goals stand in a victory over Bermuda
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7.8.11

Reading United vs. Bermuda Hogges Live Chat
Rain or shine, we're having a live chat! Follow your Reading United as they take on conference foe Bermuda Hogges!
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7.7.11

United Face Tough Task Against Bermuda
Close games not unusual for the United and Hogges, as Reading seeks first place
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7.6.11

United In Youth Development
Exeter Youth Soccer Association announces partnership with Reading United AC, becoming the second Reading United Affiliate Club for coach and player development
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6.27.11

Good Things Come In Threes For United
Number three playing prominent role in Reading’s victory over Brooklyn
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6.26.11

Reading Rides To Easy 3-0 Victory Over Brooklyn
Three first half goals buoy United attack as they slide into first place in the Mid Atlantic Division
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6.23.11

Reading Steamrolls Express 3-1
United end Jersey’s four game shutout streak at home with huge victory on the road
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6.23.11

Reading U20 Women Breeze Past Ocean City
United shutout depleted Ocean City 6-0
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6.23.11

Reading United vs. Jersey Express Live Chat
Join our live chat as your Reading United look to continue their winning ways against Mid Atlantic foes, the Jersey Express
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6.22.11

Reading Looks To Keep Pace At Top Of Division
United travel to face familiar foe Jersey Express for first time in 2011
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6.22.11

Reading “Unites” With Wyomissing Summer Soccer League
United join forces with existing summer league to provide advanced soccer to fans
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6.18.11

Reading Resumes Winning Ways; Beats Flames 2-0
Lasse Sohrweide nets goal and assist in four minute span during first half to lead United
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6.17.11

United Look To Return To Winning Ways
Hosting “Heroes Night” on Saturday to honor fire fighters, police, and military
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6.15.11

United Super 20 Women Knocked Off By City Islanders
Former United star Caitlin Landis nets both goals for Harrisburg in a 2-0 decision
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6.14.11

City Islanders Slip By United In US Open Cup First Round
Harrisburg nets both goals after the 86th minute in a 2-1 victory over Reading
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6.14.11

Reading United vs. Harrisburg City Islanders Live Chat
Join us in Harrisburg during our 1st round US Open Cup match-up with the City Islanders!
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6.10.11

United Kicks Cancer; Drops First Of Season
Reading raises just under $2,000 for local charities; loses 2-0 to Long Island
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6.7.11

Undefeated United Return Home To Kick Cancer
Friday’s home game features pink jerseys; silent auction of game-worn jerseys to benefit local charities
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6.6.11

Reading United Super 20 Women Have “Super” First Week
Super 20 women's squad opens with two straight wins to begin season
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6.5.11

United Overcome Rangers, Stay Undefeated
Reading runs record to 7-0 after scrappy 2-1 victory over New Jersey
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6.5.11

Reading United at New Jersey Rangers Live Chat
Join your United as they travel to take on their division rival New Jersey Rangers at 6:00pm!
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6.4.11

United Eyeing Top of PDL Table
With a win Sunday, Reading would be first of 48 Premier Development League teams to 20 point plateau
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6.3.11

Second Half Surge Lifts United Over Spartans
United score four unanswered goals in the second half during a 5-1 rout over Central Jersey
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6.3.11

Reading United vs. Central Jersey Spartans Live Chat
Join our live chat as your Reading United look to stay undefeated in PDL play against the Central Jersey Spartans!
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6.3.11

Ashley Fan Furniture Giveaway
Ashely Furniture will provide one lucky Reading fan with a chance to win a new sofa AND loveseat/chair!
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6.2.11

Reading Paired With Harrisburg In U.S. Open Cup First Round
Meeting is second in three years between United and City Islanders in national tournament
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5.31.11

Better Late Than Never; United Stoppage Time Goal Ties Union 1-1
Chris Harmon’s goal in the 91st minute evens friendly match with Major League Soccer’s Philadelphia Union
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5.31.11

Reading United vs. Philadelphia Union Live Chat
Follow Reading's duel with the Philadelphia Union through our live chat!
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5.24.11

United Drop Friendly To Harrisburg
USL Pro Harrisburg City Islanders squeaks by Reading United 1-0 in a battle of Union affiliates
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5.24.11

Reading United vs. Harrisburg City Islanders Live Chat
Check out our live chat, as the United face a fellow Union affiliate, USL PRO's Harrisburg City Islanders!
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5.23.11

Dream Big!
Reading United AC and Twin Valley Soccer Club announce agreement to become the first Reading United Affiliate Club for player development.
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5.22.11

United Feeling Patriotic; Clinch US Open Cup Berth and Beat U17 National Team
Express loss seals third straight US Open Cup; Barreiro, Span, and Neumann spur victory over National Team
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5.22.11

Reading United vs. US U17 Men's National Team Live Chat
Check out our live chat, as your Reading United take on the Under-17 Men's National Team!
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5.20.11

Second Half Chemistry Is Key; United Roll Over Ocean City
UVa teammates Bates and Ownby combine for three goals in 17 minutes in Reading United's 4-1 victory over Ocean City
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5.20.11

Reading United vs. Ocean City Nor'easters Live Chat
Join our live chat, as the United look to solidify their US Open Cup hopes and Mid Atlantic Division lead.
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5.18.11

United Snuff Out Flames
UVA teammates Bates, Span, and Ownby combine for 3 goals, 2 assists in 4-1 win over Westchester
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5.18.11

Reading United at Westchester Flames Live Chat
Follow Reading's rainy evening match against Westchester with CoveritLive!
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5.16.11

United Announce More “Friendlies”; Gear Up For Next Matches
Reading United to play exhibitions against the U.S. U17 National Team, New York Cosmos U23’s
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5.15.11

United Pour It On In Second Half, Thump Rangers
Reading United scores three goals in the second half to pull away from New Jersey Rangers
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5.15.11

Reading United vs. New Jersey Rangers Live Chat
Follow Reading's 2011 season opener vs. New Jersey with CoveritLive!
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5.13.11

Reading United Home Opener Caps Busy Weekend
Sanner nabs PDL Team of the Week honors; Player “meet and greet” on tap for Saturday; Opener on Sunday
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5.12.11

United Goes High Tech for Professional Friendlies
Fans can now purchase print-at-home tickets for matches against Harrisburg and Philadelphia, thanks to ShowClix
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5.10.11

United Give Back At Youth Fun Day
Over 300 students from Reading School District experience Reading United soccer during City of Reading sponsored event.
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5.7.11

Sanner Puts Spell On Knights; Nets Hat Trick In Season Opener
United dominate from start to finish in season opening victory over the Brooklyn Knights
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5.7.11

Reading United vs Brooklyn Live Chat
Follow Reading's 2011 season kickoff vs Brooklyn with CoveritLive
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5.6.11

Professional Soccer Returns to Reading
Philadelphia Union & Harrisburg City Islanders each to face Reading United in late May exhibition games
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5.5.11

United Finalizes Roster; Prepares For PDL Opener
Former USL PRO, returnees, and new faces lead Reading’s Eastern Conference Division Title Defense
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5.4.11

Reading’s Fitness & Soccer Leaders United
Body Zone Sports & Wellness Complex and Reading United AC partner to establish home for top local soccer programming
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5.3.11

Reading United Teams Up With CoveritLive
Reading United fans now have unprecedented access to games, thanks to CoveritLive!
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5.2.11

Reading United’s Partnership With Philadelphia Union A Success
Team touts four players in MLS, including Union’s 3rd round draft pick; Head Coach Burke to lead Union Reserves.
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5.1.11

Reading United Introduces Impressive 2011 Recruiting Class
Hedges and Gaddis to return; Urso, Span, Garza, and Okai to join in Reading’s 2011 PDL title search.
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4.23.11

Reading United Fun League Kicks Off!
Reading United's adult co-ed recreation league kicked off April 19 to a big crowd at Body Zone
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4.15.2011

Stoppage Time With Alex Dixon
The former North Carolina midfielder discusses his time with the Reading United and Houston Dynamo
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4.7.11

Stoppage Time with Zarek Valentin
Assistant GM Ryan Lineaweaver sits down with United alumni Zarek Valentin to discuss his journey from the PDL, to Akron, to the MLS.
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3.31.11

Stoppage Time with CJ Sapong
Assistant GM Ryan Lineaweaver sits down with United alumni C.J. Sapong to discuss his journey from the PDL to the MLS.
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3.30.11

Philadelphia Union to Host Sueño MLS 2011, Presented by Allstate
Reading United's Brendan Burke and Troy Snyder will be on hand to scout the best undiscovered soccer talent in the United States.
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3.28.11

Locos First Event A Success
More than $1,000 was raised for the YMCA during the Loco's first event, held on March 19th.
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3.22.11

2011 Philadelphia Union Bus Trips
Reading United will host five Philadelphia Union bus trips in 2011
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3.18.11

Brendan Burke Named Union Reserves Coach
Reading United Head Coach will guide the inaugural Philadelphia Union Reserve squad in 2011
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3.4.11

Reading United Supporters Group Kickoff Event
The Locos, Reading United's first supporters group, will officially kick off their group at a polar bear plunge on March 19th!
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2.24.11

2011 Schedule Breakdown
An inside look at the Reading United's opponents in 2011 within the revamped Mid Atlantic Division.
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2.22.11

2011 Reading United Schedule Announced!
The 2011 schedule for the defending Eastern Conference champion Reading United was announced recently, as they look to battle through a 16 game regular season and revamped division.
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2.7.11

Reading United Spring Tryout Dates
Reading will host outdoor team tryout dates March 12, 13, & 20 at Exeter H.S.
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12.22.10

Corey Hertzog Turning Pro!
Reading United star and 2010 NCAA D1 leading scorer to forgo final year of eligibility and enter MLS draft
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12/16/10

Reading United Announce Winter Tryouts
Reading United A.C. 2011 team tryouts to be held December 27 & 29 at YSC Sports and Body Zone
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12/3/10

Reading United’s Hertzog and Wenger Semifinalists for 2010 Hermann Trophy
Nations leading scorer and ACC defender of the year lead 15 semifinalists on the list for college soccer’s top award.
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11/18/10

United Teammates Remain Perfect Through NCAA DI First Round
United-laden teams UMBC, Duke, and West Virginia all rally for victories in the NCAA DI Tournament's first round.
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11/17/10

United-led Collegiate Teams In Hunt For NCAA DI Championship
Six NCAA D-I teams with United players get geared up for the nearly month long journey for gold.
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11/17/10

2010 Collegiate Accolades Mount for Reading United PDL Players
Hedges, Wenger, Sapong, and Houapeu win individual conference awards while seven other players garner all conference accolades.
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10/20/10

United's Super-20 Program Honored by USL
The United's Super-20 program is named to the "First 11", as the women's team is named as 13th best in the league.
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10/19/10

Reunite with the United, Part II
Hertzog and Sapong dominate the NCAA Divsion I leaderboard, while Hedges attracts the attention of MLS scouts and ESPN.
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9/22/10

Hertzog Receives National Honor
The United's Corey Hertzog was named Top Drawer Soccer.com National Player of the Week, after a 5 point effort for Penn State.
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9/17/10

Reunite With The United!
Sapong (16), Houapeu (11), and Hertzog (11) headline United players with 10+ points at the start of a young collegiate season.
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9/17/10

Teenage Alumni Signs With English Professional Team, Trains with U.S. U20
17 year old Cody Cropper signs with England's Ipswich Town Football Club, while preparing for 2011 U20 World Cup in U.S.
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8.17.10

Reading Lands Four on 2010 MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List
Gaddis, Sapong, Schuler, and Wenger are players to watch for the prestigious individual award for top collegiate soccer player
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8.8.10

United Fall Just Short In Final Four
Reading falls to eventual champion in semifinal, then lets two leads slip away in consolation match
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8.3.10

Reading Land Three Players on 2010 All Conference Team
Luke Mullholland, CJ Sapong, and Matt Hedges named to 2010 All Eastern Conference Team
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8.1.10

Reading Stays United to Capture 2010 PDL Eastern Conference Title
Reading defeats MPS 2-1 in conference semi-final, Ottawa 3-2 in final to capture Eastern Conference Crown
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7/31/10

Reading Stuns MPS Portland In Final Minutes
Reading needs all 90 minutes to defeat MPS Portland, and advances to the Eastern Conference Final
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7/31/10

Reading Remains United Despite Being Shorthanded
With only a handful of bench players, the United will take on MPS Portland shorthanded in the PDL Championships
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7/30/10

United Goalkeeper Conducts Defense
Six-year Reading United veteran Jeremy Vuolo looks to the future, as he begins his senior season at Syracuse University
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