Happy Thursday, Reading United family. A big week just got bigger. The men dug out a gritty 2–1 win at Delaware, the women survived with a point on the road, and now it all comes down to Friday night in Lancaster, where a win crowns our women division champions. And we’ve got news worth shouting from the rooftops: the FIFA World Cup is coming to downtown Reading this summer, and we want you in the building.
Men Take a Tight One at Delaware
USL2 Men 2–1 at Delaware FC (Tue, June 23, Abessinio Stadium). A quick turnaround paid off. The Men answered the call on the road, grinding out a close 2–1 result against Delaware to get right back in the win column and slowly climbing the standings. Three points on the road, and a confidence boost heading into Derby weekend at home.
Women Grind Out a Road Point
WPSL Women 0–0 at LVU Rush (Tue, June 23, Gwynedd Mercy University). We relied on our depth, and they put in a shift on the road. A tie with a clean sheet keeps us in the race for a winner-take-the-division finale on Friday.
Win and We’re Champions
WPSL Women at PA Classics, Friday, June 26, 7:00 PM (Lancaster Bible College). This is the one. It’s the regular-season finale, it’s the second leg of the Keystone Derby, and it’s the division title on the line in a single match. The first leg ended 2–2 at Alvernia back in May. Now the rematch decides it: win on Friday and Reading United are division champions, with a home playoff match to follow. Lancaster is a short drive down 222, close enough to be our second home. Let’s prove our support travels. Pile in the car, bring the noise, and let’s go win a title.
USL2 Men vs PA Classics, Saturday, June 27, 7:00 PM (Alvernia University). The very next night, the Keystone Derby comes home to the Fortress for the men. This is the first leg of their rivalry series with PA Classics, under the lights at Alvernia. Real rivalry, real history, and the one to circle on your calendar. Grab your seats and let’s pack the place. Gates open one hour prior.
Get tickets for the home Derby and our July home slate (the 1st, 8th and 11th): reading-united-ac-5who.vivenushop.com
The Reserves · Path2Pro in Action
Don’t sleep on the Reserves. These are the U23 sides developing the next wave of Reading United talent in the Casa League, and they’ve been busy.
Mid-Atlantic Men at Delaware. On Tuesday, our Casa League Mid-Atlantic men were on the road at the Delaware Ospreys. They turn right back around to host Delaware at Alvernia on June 28.
Women’s Reserves back out tonight. After a brief mix-up over game time, our Women’s U23 side is back in action tonight at Steel United PA. We’ll have the result in the next update.
For the full slate of Reserves fixtures, check the schedules at readingunitedac.com.
The World Cup Is Coming to Reading
The World Cup is coming to the 610, and Reading United wants you in the building. On July 3, 4, 18, and 19, we’re helping host one of the official FIFA World Cup Fan Zones at Santander Arena in downtown Reading, teaming up with Berks County, the City of Reading, and the Philadelphia 2026 FIFA World Cup committee for four days of watch-party action.
Come watch the World Cup on the big screen surrounded by fellow fans, with live bands, food, vendors, and soccer activities for the whole family. Reading United will be there too: look for player appearances and some awesome giveaways throughout each day. Come say hello, grab some gear, and celebrate the game with us.
It’s all FREE, but you’ll need to register for each day you plan to attend: Register for the Reading Fan Zone
Want to Win Your Own “World Cup”?
Bring your squad and play in front of an arena full of fans. Reading United and Bring the Change are sponsoring the 2026 Reading FIFA Fan Zone Berks Soccer Mundial, a FREE 7v7 indoor tournament for adults (18 and older, please). The group stage runs July 3 and 4, with the knockout rounds and finals July 18 and 19, and games are played before each World Cup match inside Santander Arena.
We want this to showcase the many cultures and communities that make Greater Reading soccer what it is. Choose your country, rally your players, and represent. Only 12 teams get in, and a few spots are all that’s left.
Sign your team up here: Register your team for the Berks Soccer Mundial
Bring the kid who sleeps in a #10. Bring the neighbor who keeps saying ‘one of these weeks.’ Bring a flag, bring a friend, bring your voice.
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STÄRKE IN DER EINHEIT — STRENGTH IN UNITY
See you Friday in Lancaster, and Saturday at Alvernia.
— The Reading United AC front office