The first four games of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup’s most exciting round are in the books and there was a wide variety of action on Day 1.
A 10-man Los Angeles Galaxy team got past amateur side La Maquina with three goals in extra time to pick up a 4-1 victory. The second goal by the Galaxy will be the one that everyone will be talking about. The Colorado Rapids survived their in-state USL rival, the Colorado Springs Switchbacks, while the Portland Timbers beat the San Jose Earthquakes in the round’s only all-MLS matchup. Real Salt Lake needed a comeback and penalty kicks to eliminate the Wilmington Hammerheads (USL).
The remaining 12 games of the Fourth Round will take place on Wednesday. Click here for the schedule.
Here is a brief recap of each Fourth Round games so far with links to the full match report (Check back as more will be added):