Things you should know about the Semifinals of the US Open Cup

Posted on 03. Jul, 2012 by Chuck Nolan Jr. in 1995 - Present (Pro Era), Semifinals

Things you should know about the Semifinals of the US Open Cup

Since 1996, only six teams have advanced to the Semifinals after beginning play in the First Round. The Rochester Rhinos (2009), Charleston Battery (2008), Carolina RailHawks (2007), San Francisco Bay Seals (1997) and the Seattle Sounders who did it twice in 2007 and 2008. San Francisco remain as the only “third division” club (now the USL Pro) to advance to the final four during that span.

Things you should know about the Quarterfinals of the US Open Cup

Posted on 26. Jun, 2012 by Josh Hakala in 1995 - Present (Pro Era), Feature, Quarterfinals

Things you should know about the Quarterfinals of the US Open Cup

Some of the best accomplishments, fun facts and upsets from the Quarterfinals of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.

2012 US Open Cup Fourth Round: Last-minute PK gives Chivas USA 2-1 win over Carolina RailHawks

Posted on 06. Jun, 2012 by Neil Morris in Fourth Round, Recaps

2012 US Open Cup Fourth Round: Last-minute PK gives Chivas USA 2-1 win over Carolina RailHawks

After rallying for a victory against the Los Angeles Galaxy the week before, it looked like the Carolina Railhawks may repeat the feat against the vanquished sides local rival Chivas USA. Instead, an unfortunate handball in the final moments gave the California club the last-minute penalty winner, 2-1.

2012 US Open Cup Third Round: NASL’s winless Carolina RailHawks oust MLS champion LA Galaxy, 2-1

Posted on 30. May, 2012 by Gerald Barnhart in 2012, Recaps, Third Round

2012 US Open Cup Third Round: NASL’s winless Carolina RailHawks oust MLS champion LA Galaxy, 2-1

in league play and missing several players for national team duty, the defending MLS champion Los Angeles Galaxy could not have picked a much better opponent on paper than the Carolina RailHawks, who were winless in the NASL. But trips east of the Mississippi River continue to be an issue as they saw the second division side rally for a surprising 2-1 victory Tuesday evening.

2012 US Open Cup Second Round: Carolina RailHawks make quick work of PSA Elite, 6-0

Posted on 23. May, 2012 by Landon Walters in 2012, Recaps, Second Round

2012 US Open Cup Second Round: Carolina RailHawks make quick work of PSA Elite, 6-0

The RailHawks beat the Elite to book a home date with defending MLS Cup Champion Los Angeles Galaxy in the process.