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West Chester United wins Region 1 Werner Fricker Cup on penalties

HORSHAM TWP., Pa. — West Chester United are back in a national semifinal for the first time since 2018 after capturing the Region 1 Werner Fricker Cup crown on Sunday at Ukrainian American Sport Center.

The Predators outlasted Jackson Lions FC on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation. The match went straight to penalties after 90 minutes.

West Chester United had multiple chances to take the lead in the first half but it was a Daniel Russo free kick goal that opened the scoring for Jackson Lions. Dan Roth tied the game up shortly after halftime with a free kick goal of his own.