The qualification process has been set for the second of the four National Premier Soccer League’s automatic berths into the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The Northeast Division’s spot will feature a three-team tournament May 7 and 27.
2011 US Open Cup qualifying: NPSL Southeast Conference tournament announced
Hosted by Chattanooga FC, the event kicks off Friday, May 27 with a pair of First Round matches. Knoxville Force and Jacksonville United FC meet in the first match followed by Rocket City United versus FC Tulsa.
Breakdown for 2011 USL PDL US Open Cup Qualifying: Eastern Conference
In the second of our four previews of PDL qualifying, we take a look at the Eastern Conference which features three different divisions all fighting to send their best team to the tournament.
Breakdown for 2011 USL PDL US Open Cup Qualifying: Southern Conference
In the first of our four previews of PDL qualifying, we take a look at the Southern Conference which will submit two teams to the US Open Cup.
2011 US Open Cup qualifying: CJ Sapong’s goal gives Sporting KC first qualifying win, 1-0 over Dynamo
A goal three minutes into overtime from second half substitute CJ Sapong proved to be the difference as Sporting Kansas City registered their first Major League Soccer qualification victory for the US Open Cup in team history.
2011 US Open Cup qualifying: Chicago Fire one win away from Open Cup after beating Rapids
Where there is smoke there is fire, or at least the Chicago Fire’s Jalil Anibaba. The rookie defender launched a 45 yard shot from the midst of a flare-induced haze just after the hour mark to give the hosts a 2-1 US Open Cup qualification victory over the reigning Major League Soccer champion Colorado Rapids Wednesday evening in Peoria, IL at Bradley University’s Shea Stadium.
2011 US Open Cup qualifying: Portland Timbers get first MLS win, topple 10-man Chivas USA
It was an agonizingly long wait as it took two games and 84 minutes for the Major League Soccer Portland Timbers to effectively register their first official victory, snaring a 2-0 win against Chivas USA with two late goals from Jack Jewsbury and Eric Brunner at Merlo Field Tuesday evening in the opening round of MLS qualifying for the US Open Cup.