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Justin Jerkins

Roger Espinoza of Sporting KC suspended two US Open Cup games for punching Houston Dynamo’s Brad Davis (video)

August 7, 2015 by Justin Jerkins

The suspension comes as Sporting Kansas City prepares for a crucial Semifinal at home against Real Salt Lake on August 12. Espinoza will then miss either the Open Cup Final or his club’s opening match of the 2016 US Open Cup tournament, whichever occurs first.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2015 US Open Cup, Houston Dynamo, MLS, Sporting Kansas City/Kansas City Wizards

2015 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Roger Espinoza punch of Brad Davis in Sporting KC, Houston Dynamo match under review (video)

July 26, 2015 by Justin Jerkins

Video appears to show the Honduran international punching Brad Davis in the 67th minute of the team’s quarterfinal match.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2015 US Open Cup, Houston Dynamo, Roger Espinoza, Sporting Kansas City/Kansas City Wizards

2015 US Open Cup Round 5: After nearly three-hour delay, Houston Dynamo edge Colorado Rapids to return to Quarterfinals (video)

July 1, 2015 by Justin Jerkins

The match’s only goal was delivered by Houston’s 19-year-old Colombian Mauro Manotas in his
first-ever start for the club.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2015 Fifth Round, 2015 US Open Cup, Colorado Rapids, Houston Dynamo, MLS

2015 US Open Cup Round 4: Early, late goals propel Houston Dynamo over Austin Aztex, 2-0 (video)

June 17, 2015 by Justin Jerkins

Following ninety nervy minutes at BBVA Compass Stadium, the Houston Dynamo emerged 2-0 victors Wednesday over USL side Austin Aztex in the fourth round of the US Open Cup.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2015 Fourth Round, 2015 US Open Cup, Austin Aztex, Houston Dynamo, MLS, USL

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