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Cameron Milledge

2019 US Open Cup Round 2: In battle of Orange County, the Football Club upsets the Soccer Club in PKs

May 20, 2019 by Cameron Milledge

Orange County FC celebrates after their 2019 US Open Cup Second Round match against Orange County SC. OCFC won 5-3 in PKs after a 2-2 draw to become just the 5th NPSL team to upset a pro team. Photo: Glenn Feingerts

In the inaugural “Is it soccer or football?” derby, OCFC take down OCSC in penalties to set up a 3rd round showdown against the Las Vegas Lights.

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2019 US Open Cup, Orange County FC, Orange County SC

2019 US Open Cup Round 1: Cal FC crushes FC Mulhouse to set up match with former coach Eric Wynalda

May 9, 2019 by Cameron Milledge

Orr Barouch of Cal FC dribbles past defenders from FC Mulhouse Portland in the First Round of the 2019 US Open Cup. Photo: Victor Friedman

To open up the first round of play of the U.S. Open Cup, Cal FC made easy work of FC Mulhouse Portland as they cruised to a 5-1 victory.

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2019 US Open Cup, Cal FC, FC Mulhouse Portland

2018 US Open Cup Round 3: Faramillio’s late PK gives FC Golden State Force upset of Las Vegas Lights

May 24, 2018 by Cameron Milledge

Leaving it late, FC Golden State Force played the role of giant killer again as they took down USL expansion side Las Vegas Lights 2-1.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup, FC Golden State Force, Las Vegas Lights

2018 US Open Cup Round 2: FC Golden State Force ready for Cinderella role after upset of Orange County SC

May 17, 2018 by Cameron Milledge

Players from FC Golden State Force celebrate a goal against the Orange County SC. Photo: Orange County SC

Orange County SC and their fans at The Championship Stadium in Irvine, Calif. were left stunned as the fourth-placed side in the Western Conference of the USL lost 4-2 to FC Golden State Force of the PDL.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2018 open cup, FC Golden State Force, Orange County SC

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