Hartford Athletic edged Westchester SC 3-2 in a thrilling USL Cup encounter on June 1, 2025. The away side emerged victorious from a five-goal spectacle that saw momentum swing back and forth before Hartford found a late winner. Westchester SC started brightly and took an early lead, but Hartford responded with two quick goals to turn the game on its head before halftime. The home team showed great resilience to fight back and level the score early in the second half, setting up a grandstand finish. However, Hartford Athletic had the final say, scoring a dramatic goal in the closing minutes to secure their passage to the next round of the cup competition in dramatic fashion.