Time to evaluate the Harrisburg-Union partnership? Not so fast. PSP has a feeling Nowak and Philadelphia Union aren’t done showing just what can be done in this pioneering relationship, and we take a look at how the City Islanders can change how MLS develops young players.
The Harrisburg City Islanders finish season that fell short of expectations this Saturday at home when they host the playoff-bound Pittsburgh Riverhounds.
The City Islanders look forward to a league match against Charleston Battery and a friendly with the Union after being knocked out of the US Open Cup.
The City Islanders have seen an end to the run of bad luck that marked the beginning of the season and currently sit in fourth place in the league. The sole remaining USL team in the US Open Cup, they recently dispatched New York Red Bulls in extra time and will face DC United on July 21st. On July 27th they host the Union in a friendly. Here’s a look at their recent form with an eye on some players to watch.
Geoff Bloes scored a late equalizer to push the US Open Cup match against Brooklyn Italians into extra time.
The Union’s Nick Zimmerman, on loan to the City Islanders, scores a late equalizer against Pittsburgh Riverhounds. The City Islanders will face amateur side Brooklyn Italians Tuesday night in the US Open Cup.