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):
In a rematch from last year’s tournament, the two professional teams in the state of Colorado squared off against at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. It was a tighter game this time, but the same team prevailed as the Colorado Rapids (MLS) edged the Colorado Springs Switchbacks (USL) 1-0 on an 84th minute game-winner by Dillon Serna. FULL MATCH REPORT [+]
Real Salt Lake found themselves down 2-0 in front of their home fans to the USL’s Wilmington Hammerheads, but the home team rallied to force extra time. In the end, the match had to be decided by a penalty kick shootout and RSL advanced to the Round of 16 by the score of 3-1. FULL MATCH REPORT [+]
Despite playing more than 100 minutes with 10 men, the Los Angeles Galaxy survived an upset scare from La Maquina with a 4-1 extra time win. Rafael Garcia was issued a straight red card in the 17th minute and the Galaxy played shorthanded and after trading first half goals, it would take until the 96th minute to break the deadlock. The Galaxy scored a controversial goal as one of the LA players was down injured, the Galaxy played a quick restart to a wide open Dave Ramsey who scored his first career Open Cup goal. Sebastien Lletget would add a penalty kick and a clincher in the 115th minute. FULL MATCH REPORT [+]
In the round’s only MLS vs. MLS matchup, the Portland Timbers delivered their home fans a 2-0 win over the San Jose Earthquakes. Dairon Asprilla and Jack McInerney both scored first half goals to give the Timbers their first US Open Cup win over the Earthquakes. FULL MATCH REPORT [+]
After taking a comfortable 2-0 lead before the half, Philadelphia needed some extra time heroics to advance to the round of 16. Harrisburg came back in a big way to send the game to extra time. In the 93rd minute Roland Alberg scored his second of the night on a free kick from just outside the box. FULL MATCH REPORT [+]
Tampa Bay had a hard time doing much of anything tonight, as Columbus cruised to a 4-0 win. The Crew’s four shots on goal all came inside the box, while Tampa Bay only had four total shots in the box. The game was slowed down by a 2-hour weather delay. FULL MATCH REPORT [+]
A 62nd minute goal turned out to be enough for Orlando. Jacksonville had plenty of chances, including a 91st minute shot right next to the penalty spot, that was saved. FULL MATCH REPORT [+]
In NYCFC’s first time hosting a USOC match, the Cosmos pulled the upset on a late header. The game looked destined for extra time, but a cross was headed in by Danny Szetela to put the Cosmos through to the Round of 16. FULL MATCH REPORT [+]
A PK goal early in the game ended up being the only goal of the night. Gonzalo Veron was on a run before being tripped in the box, earning a penalty that Sacha Kljestan converted. Rochester was limited to just five total shots in the second half, as New York played possession. FULL MATCH REPORT [+]
A long weather delay kept the game low scoring. After a scoreless regulation, New England broke through with a 103rd minute goal from Zachary Herivaux. A beautiful upper 90 shot put the Revolution through to the next round. FULL MATCH REPORT [+]
Neither team could break through in regulation or the extra period. In penalties, Fort Lauderdale converted on four of their five kicks to advance to the Round of 16. FULL MATCH REPORT [+]
A couple of penalty kick goals accounted for the only goals in regulation. In extra time, Diego Rubio was set up in the box and drove a shot just past the keeper to send Sporting KC through to the next round. FULL MATCH REPORT [+]
It was a scoreless regulation, and each team added a goal in extra time. After scoring the equalizer in the 111th minute, David Accam sent the Fire into the Round of 16 with the winning penalty kick. FULL MATCH REPORT [+]
Oklahoma City scored an equalizer in the added time, and both teams were held scoreless through the extra period. In penalties, FC Dallas outlasted OKC and advanced 6-5. FULL MATCH REPORT [+]
Houston faced very little resistance in their big win over San Antonio. Their four goals all came around the half, and really buried San Antonio FC before they could answer. FULL MATCH REPORT [+]
The Cinderella story comes to a close for Kitsap, the last remaining club lower than division three. The game was scoreless, but Seattle scored two goals late to blank the Pumas. FULL MATCH REPORT [+]