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Kelly Landaverde

2019 US Open Cup Round 1: Paul Caliguri’s Orange County FC defeats FC Golden State to set up OC matchup in Round 2

May 9, 2019 by Kelly Landaverde

Players from Orange County FC celebrates after scoring a goal against FC Golden State Force in the First Round of the 2019 US Open Cup. Photo: Omar Alonso

Orange County FC, who qualified for the 2019 edition of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup by finishing with one of the best records in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) in 2018, took advantage of every chance they had in Tuesday’s opening round match against FC Golden State Force.

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

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