2010 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, Round 1: Live blog for all 16 games

Posted on 15. Jun, 2010 by Josh Hakala in 2010, First Round, Live blog

NY Pancyprian Freedoms (USASA) at Long Island Rough Riders (PDL)
7:30 p.m. ET – Cy Donnelly Stadium; South Huntington, NY
Radio: None | Video: None | Updates: TheCup.us Live Blog

NY Pancyprian Freedoms
Founded: 1974
Head Coach: Luka Lukovic
Record: 10-4-2 32 Pts. 38 GF 20 GA, 1st in Cosmopolitan Soccer League First Division East
Recent League Form: (LWWW) (League & Open Cup qualifying)
Open Cup History: Though this is only their second appearance in the Open Cup as a USASA club in the Pro Era (they qualified as a USL club in 1999 & 2002), the Pancyprian Freedoms have won the Cup three times (1980, 1982 and 1983)
Meet the USASA: NY Pancyprian Freedoms

Long Island Rough Riders
Founded: 1994
Location: South Huntington, New York
Head Coach: Paul Roderick
Record: 4-0-2 14 Pts., 11 GF 3 GA, 1st in PDL Northeast Division
Recent League Form: 2-0-2 in last four games (WTTW)
Open Cup History: Most of the Rough Riders’ Open Cup participation came when they were a professional club, as they have qualified only one other time as a PDL team. Of their three Pro appearances, their biggest splash came in 1997 when they reached the Quarterfinals after a 4-3 extra time win over the New England Revolution.
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Brooklyn Italians (USASA) at Harrisburg City Islanders (USL-2)
7 p.m. ET – Skyline Sports Complex; Harrisburg, PA
Radio: None | Video: None | Updates: TheCup.us Live Blog

Brooklyn Italians
Founded: 1949 (Note: The NPSL team was started in 2010)
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Head Coach: Joe Barronerhi
Record: 4-1-0 13 Pts. 14 GF 5 GA, 2nd in  NPSL Atlantic Conference
Recent League Form: e-0-1 in last four games (WWTW)
Open Cup History: While the Brooklyn Italians senior team has won the Open Cup twice (1979 as the Brooklyn Dodgers and 1991 as the Brooklyn Italians), this is the debut in the tournament for their NPSL club.
MEET THE USASA: Brooklyn Italians

Harrisburg City Islanders
Founded: 2004
Location: Harrisburg, Pa.
Head Coach: Bill Becher
Record: 1-5-4  7 pts. 10 GF 17 GA, 6th in USL Second Division
Recent League Form: 0-3-1 in last four games (TTLT)
Open Cup History: Harrisburg has made three appearances in the US Open Cup, and has reached the Quarterfinals twice. In 2007, they upset DC United 1-0 in the third round before falling to the New England Revolution, 2-1, in the quarterfinals. In 2009, it was New England on the end of a 2-1 loss to the City Islanders, who fell to DC in the quarterfinals by the same score.
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Real Maryland FC Monarchs (USL-2) at Reading United AC (PDL)
7:30 p.m. ET – Don Thomas Stadium; Reading, PA
Radio: None | Video: None | Updates: TheCup.us Live Blog

Real Maryland Monarchs
Founded: 2008
Location: Rockville, Maryland
Head Coach: Anthony Hudson
Record: 3-3-5  14 Pts. 10 GF 9 GA, 3rd in USL Second Division
Recent League Form: 1-0-3 in last four games (TTTW)
Open Cup History: The Monarchs have not had much success in the Open Cup in their two appearances. Both times they got past their USASA opponents by the slimmest of margins, a 3-2 OT win vs. NY Pancyprian Freedoms in 2008, and a storm shortened 1-0 win over Dulles Sportsplex Aegean Hawks in 2009. Both times their tournament run ended in the next round, both 1-0 losses, to the Carolina RailHawks (USL-1) in 2008 and Ocean City FC (PDL) in 2009.

Reading United AC
Founded: 1996 (as Reading Rage)
Location: Reading, PA
Head Coach: Brendan Burke
Record: 6-1-1 19 Pts., 18 GF 4 GA, 2nd in PSL Mid-Atlantic Division
Recent League Form: 2-1-1 in last four games (TWWL)
Open Cup History: Reading has made two previous Cup appearances, both as a professional team. Each ended after their opening match, a 7-2 thrashing from the Richmond Kickers (A-League) in 2001, and a 1-0 loss to USASA team Bavarian SC in 2003.
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Crystal Palace Baltimore (D2) at Richmond Kickers (USL-2)
7 p.m. ET – University of Richmond Stadium; Richmond, VA
Radio: None | Video: None | Updates: TheCup.us Live Blog

Crystal Palace Baltimore
Founded: 2006
Location: Cantonsville, MD
Head Coach: Jim Cherneski
Record: 3-6-2  11 Pts. 10 GF 15 GA, 5th in USSF D2 NASL Conference
Recent League Form: 1-2-1 in last four games (WLTL)
Open Cup History: CP Baltimore had progressed past the first round only once in their three Open Cup tries. In 2008, they reached the Quarterfinals after knocking off the New York Red Bulls 2-0, and then fell to New England on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw. Their other two tournaments ended in the first round at the hands of the PDL’s Ocean City Nor’easters (then known as the Barons) in 2007 and 2009.

Richmond Kickers
Founded: 1993
Location: Richmond, VA
Head Coach: Leigh Cowlishaw
Record: 4-3-3  15 pts. 15 GF 14 GA, 2nd in USL Second Division
Recent League Form: 3-1-0 in last four games (WWWL)
Open Cup History: The Kickers were the first Open Cup champions of the Pro Era, defeating the El Paso Patriots on penalties after a 1-1 draw in 1995. Since then, their best success has been a pair of Quarterfinal appearances in 2004 and 2007.
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Capital Area Soccer League Elite (USASA) at Charleston Battery (USL-2)
7:30 p.m. ET – Blackbaud Stadium; Charleston, SC
Radio: None | Video: TBA | Updates: TheCup.us Live Blog

CASL Elite
Founded: 2009
Location: Raleigh, NC
Head Coach – Scott McGuinn
Record: 3-0-1 10 Pts. 10 GA 3 GA (Open Cup qualifying)
Recent League Form: (TWWW) (Open Cup qualifying)
Open Cup History: The CASL Elite are making their debut in the US Open Cup. However, the CASL organization has been involved in the tournament before. In 2002 and 2003, their PDL club reached the second round. In 2006 the CASL organization severed it’s tied to the team, which eventually was known as the Cary Clarets before folding after the 2009 season.
MEET THE USASA: CASL Elite

Charleston Battery
Founded: 1993
Location: Charleston, SC
Head Coach: Michael Anhaeuser
Record: 7-2-3  24 pts. 24 GF 17 GA, 1st in USL Second Division
Recent League Form: 1-1-2 in last four games (TTLW)
Open Cup History: Behind the Rochester Rhinos, Charleston may be the most famous USL club in the Open Cup. The team has made one Finals appearance (2008), two semifinal appearances (1999 & 2004), and has claimed the scalp of six MLS teams.
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Charlotte Eagles (USL-2) at Carolina RailHawks (D2)
7:05 p.m. ET – WakeMed Soccer Park; Cary, N.C.
Radio: None | Video: Carolina | Updates: TheCup.us Live Blog

Charlotte Eagles
Founded: 1991
Location: Charlotte, NC
Head Coach: Mark Steffans
Record: 4-4-2  14 pts. 11 GF 12 GA, 4th in USL Second Division
Recent League Form:1-1-2 in last four games (TTWL)
Open Cup History: Charlotte’s Open Cup runs have never progressed past two rounds, and are yet to record a cup win over a professional club. Their most famous moment came in 2005, when Chivas USA needed a last minute extra time goal to escape the Eagles upset bid in Charlotte.

Carolina RailHawks
Founded: 2006
Location: Cary, NC
Head Coach: Martin Rennie
Record: 3-2-4  13 Pts. 11 GF 8 GA, 4th in USSF D2 NASL Conference
Recent League Form: 2-0-2 in last four games (WWTT)
Open Cup History: Carolina reached the Semifinals in their initial effort in 2007, but since then, their success has gradually decreased in 2008 (third round) and 2009 (second round)

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Dayton Dutch Lions FC (PDL) at Rochester Rhinos (D2)
7:05 p.m. ET – Marina Auto Stadium; Rochester, NY
Radio: Rochester | Video: Rochester | Updates: TheCup.us Live Blog

Dayton Dutch Lions
Founded: 2009
Location: Bellbrook, OH
Head Coach: Sonny Silooy
Record: 4-1-3  15 pts. 15 GF 9 GA, 1st place in PDL Great Lakes Division
Recent League Form: 2-1-1 in last four games (WTLW)
Open Cup History: The Dayton Dutch Lions are making their debut in the US Open Cup

Rochester Rhinos
Founded: 1996
Location: Rochester, NY
Head Coach: Bob Lilley
Record: 5-3-3  18 Pts. 13 GF 10 GA, 3rd in USSF D2 USL Conference
Recent League Form:  2-1-1 in last four games (LWTW)
Open Cup History: Champions in 1999, runners up in 1996, the Rhinos are the most successful USL club in the Open Cup. It’s almost a given that the Rhinos will face at least one MLS club in each tournament. Only once (2001) have they exited after a single game.

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Detroit United SC (USASA) at Pittsburgh Riverhounds (USL-2)
7 p.m. ET – Chartiers Valley High School; Bridgeville, PA
Radio: None | Video: None | Updates: TheCup.us Live Blog

Detroit United
Founded: 2002
Location: Detroit, MI
Head Coach – George Juncaj
Record: 1-0-0  3 Pts. 4 GF 1 GA, 3rd in Michigan Premier Soccer League Premier Division
Recent League Form: (WWTW) (League & Open Cup qualifying)
Open Cup History: Detroit United are making their debut in the US Open Cup
MEET THE USASA: Detroit United

Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Founded: 1999
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Head Coach: Justin Evans
Record: 1-3-5 8pts. 10 GF 11 GA, 5th in USL Second Division
Recent League Form: 1-1-2 in last four games (LWTT)
Open Cup History: Only two of Pittsburgh’s seven Cup attempts have seen them progress past their opening game. One of those resulted in a spot in the Quarterfinals in 2001, after they defeated the Colorado Rapids in the second round, and lost to the Chicago Fire in the Quafterfinals in extra time, 3-2.

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Kansas City Athletics (USASA) at NSC Minnesota Stars (D2)
8 p.m. ET – National Sports Center; Blaine, MN
Radio: Minnesota | Video: None | Updates: TheCup.us Live Blog

Kansas City Athletics
Founded: 2001
Location: Kansas City, MO
Head Coach: Kyle Perkins
Record: n/a
Recent League Form: n/a
Open Cup History: KC Athletics are making their debut in the US Open Cup
MEET THE USASA: KC Athletics

NSC Minnesota Stars
Founded: 2009
Location: Blaine, Minnesota
Head Coach: Manny Lagos
Record: 4-7-2  14 Pts. 11 GF 19 GA, 4th in USSF D2 USL Conference
Recent League Form: 2-1-1 in last four games (LWTW)
Open Cup History: The NSC Minnesota Stars are making their US Open Cup debut.

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AC St. Louis (D2) at Des Moines Menace (PDL)
8:30 p.m. ET – Valley Stadium; West Des Moines, Iowa
Radio: None | Video: None | Updates: TheCup.us Live Blog

AC St. Louis
Founded: 2009
Location: Fenton, Missouri
Head Coach: 2009
Record: 2-7-1  7 Pts. 7 GF 17 GA, 6th in USSF D2 NASL Conference
Recent League Form: q-2-1 in last four games (TLLW)
Open Cup History: AC St. Louis are making their debut in the US Open Cup

Des Moines Menace
Founded: 1994
Location: West Des Moines, Iowa
Head Coach: Laurie Calloway
Record: 4-1-4 16 Pts. 14 GF 9 GA, 2nd in PDL Heartland Division
Recent League Form: 0-0-4 in last four games (TTTT)
Open Cup History: This is the first Cup appearance for the Menace since 2006, but their runs in ’05 and ’06 made them famous for knocking off professional teams. Des Moines is 5-1 against USL Pro teams, but a win over an MLS team has eluded them.
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Central Florida Kraze (PDL) at Miami FC (D2)
7:30 p.m. ET – Lockhart Stadium; Fort Lauderdale, FL
Radio: None | Video: None | Updates: TheCup.us Live Blog

Central Florida Kraze
Founded: 1998
Location: Winter Park, FL
Head Coach: Joe Avallone
Record: 3-1-2 11 Pts. 12 GF 3 GA, 5th in PDL Southeast Division
Recent League Form: 2-1-1 in last four games (WWTL)
Open Cup History: Central Florida have made two previous Cup appearances. Both ended in first round losses in 2000 (2-1 to USASA club Uruguay SC) and 2007 (3-0 to the Charleston Battery).

Miami FC
Founded: 2006
Location: Miami, FL
Head Coach: Victor Pastora
Record: 2-2-7  13 Pts. 13 GF 15 GA, 3rd in USSF D2 NASL Conference
Recent League Form: 1-1-2 in last four games (LTTW)
Open Cup History: Miami FC have little to brag about in the Open Cup record. They were the first pro team to lose to a USASA side (Dallas Roma in 2006). They managed to reach the Third round in 2008, the extent of their Cup success.

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Tampa Bay Rowdies (D2) at Legends FC (USASA)
9 p.m. ET – Richland Stadium; Dallas, Texas
Radio: None | Video: None | Updates: TheCup.us Live Blog

Tampa Bay Rowdies
Founded: 2009
Location: Tampa, FL
Head Coach: Paul Dalglish
Record: 5-3-3  18 Pts. 18 GF 13 GA, 2nd in USSF D2 USL Conference
Recent League Form: 2-2-0 in last four games (WWLL)
Open Cup History: FC Tampa Bay Rowdies are making their US Open Cup debut.

Legends FC
Founded: 1992
Location: Dallas, TX
Head Coach: Kanish Ali
Record: 8-0-1  25 Pts. 30 GF 5 GA, 1st in North Texas Premier Soccer Association Division 1A
Recent League Form: (WWWL) (Open Cup qualifying)
Open Cup History: Legends FC’s two Open Cup runs (2004 & 2006) have lasted one match each, both losses to PDL clubs.
MEET THE USASA: Legends FC

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Dallas-Fort Worth Tornados (PDL) at Austin Aztex (D2)
8:30 p.m. ET – House Park; Austin, TX
Radio: None | Video: None | Updates: TheCup.us Live Blog

Dallas Fort Worth Tornados
Founded: 1986
Location: Bedford, Texas
Head Coach: Paul Robinson
Record: 4-2-2 14 Pts., 18 GF 8 GA, 1st in PDL Mid South Division
Recent League Form: 2-1-1 in last four (WTLW)
Open Cup History: This is the Tornados’ fourth Open Cup appearance, but their first since 2004, the only year they advanced past their opening game.

Austin Aztex
Founded: 2008
Location: Austin, TX
Head Coach: Adrian Heath
Record: 7-2-3  24 Pts. 22 GF 14 GA, 1st in USSF D2 USL Conference
Recent League Form: 2-1-1 in last four games (WWTL)
Open Cup History: Austin’s debut cup appearance in 2009 took them to the third round, where they fell to the Houston Dynamo 3-0.

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Arizona Sahuaros (USASA) at Ventura County Fusion (PDL)
10:05 p.m. ET – Ventura College; Ventura, Calif.
Radio: None | Video: None | Updates: TheCup.us Live Blog

Arizona Sahuaros
Founded: 1989
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Head Coach: Petar Draksin
Record: 2-2-1 7 Pts. 11 GF 6 GA (Open Cup qualifying)
Recent League Form: 2-1-1 in last four games (WTWL) (Open Cup qualifying)
Open Cup History: This year marks the third Open Cup appearance in a row for the Sahuaros, and their fourth in five years. They also have two tournaments played in 1998 and 1999 as a USL D3 Pro League club under their belts.
MEET THE USASA: Arizona Sahuaros

Ventura County Fusion
Founded: 2006
Location: Ventura, California
Head Coach: Ole Mikkelsen
Record: 5-2-1 16 Pts. 15 GF 5 GA, 3rd in PDL Southwest Division
Recent League Form: 1-2-1 in last four games (LLTW)
Open Cup History: The Ventura County Fusion are making their debut in the US Open Cup

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Sonoma County Sol (USASA) at Portland Timbers (D2)
10 p.m. ET – PGE Park; Portland, Ore.
Radio: Portland | Video: Portland | Updates: TheCup.us Live Blog

Sonoma County Sol
Founded: 2004
Location: Santa Rosa, California
Head Coach: Benjamin Ziemer
Record: 2-3-2  9 Pts. 16 GF 12 GA, 4th in NPSL Northwest Division
Recent League Form: 2-1-1 in last four games (LWTW)
Open Cup History: The Sol have qualified for the Open Cup for the fourth time in the last six years (2005, 2006, 2009, 2010) and for the second year in a row. The defending NPSL champions have only advanced beyond the first round twice, defeating the PDL’s Ogden Outlaws in a penalty kick shootout in 2006, and getting their first regulation win last year, thrashing the PDL’s Orange County Blue Star, 5-2.
MEET THE USASA: Sonoma County Sol

Portland Timbers
Founded: 2001
Location: Portland, Oregon
Head Coach: Gavin Wilkinson
Record: 3-4-4  13 Pts. 10 GF 9 GA, 5th in USSF D2 USL Conference
Recent League Form: 0-2-2 in last four games (LTTL)
Open Cup History: The Timbers Open Cup pedigree is not much to brag about. 2009 marked the first time they advanced past the third round in six tries.

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Bay Area Ambassadors FC (USASA) at Kitsap Pumas (PDL)
10 p.m. ET – Bremerton Memorial Stadium; Bremerton, WA
Radio: None | Video: None | Updates: TheCup.us Live Blog

Bay Area Ambassadors
Founded: 2009
Location: Hayward, California
Head Coach: Ajit Rana & Roland Tillak
Record: 3-2-3  11 Pts. 20 GF 17 GA, 3rd in NPSL Northwest Division
Recent League Form: 2-1-2 in last five games (WTLTW)
Open Cup History: This is the Bay Area Ambassadors’ debut in the US Open Cup.
MEET THE USASA: Bay Area Ambassadors

Kitsap Pumas
Founded: 2008
Location: Bremerton, WA
Head Coach: Peter Fewing
Record: 6-1-0 18 Pts. 18 GF 5 GA, 3rd in PDL Northwest Division
Recent League Form: e-1-0 in last four games (WWLW)
Open Cup History: Kitsap qualified for the Open Cup in their debut season in 2009, but fell to the Portland Timbers 3-0 in the opening round.

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