Diego Rocio scored the lone goal off an assist from goalkeeper Gavin Atkinson to lead the Philadelphia Union U15s to a 1-0 win over New York Soccer Club to open play in the MLS Next Cup on Saturday.
The Union play today in the Round of 16 in single-elimination tournament in Frisco, Texas in a rematch of last year’s U15 final with Real Salt Lake. Real Salt Lake won their opening match 3-1 over BW Gottschee Academy.
The Union U17s open their MLS Next Cup run in the Round of 32 today against Cedar Stars Academy at 10 a.