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Lanny Short

Freelance writer and Manchester United supporter. An active player in the Austin Municipal Soccer Association.

2018 US Open Cup qualifying: NTX Rayados last Texas team left after 4-1 win over Celtic Cowboys

October 23, 2017 by Lanny Short

North Texas Rayados pose for a team photo before their 2018 US Open Cup qualifying match against the Central Texas Lobos. Photo: NTX Rayados

The North Texas Rayados continued their impressive run of form in US Open Cup qualifying tournaments with a 4-1 road win over the Celtic Cowboys Premier.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup qualifying, Celtic Cowboys Premier, NTX Rayados

2014 US Open Cup Round 2: North Texas Rayados equalizes three times, stuns Austin Aztex in PK thriller (video)

May 16, 2014 by Lanny Short

In rematch of last year’s tournament, we had a sequel that, unlike most Hollywood films, was far better than the original by a wide margin as the Rayados fell behind three times, and equalized each time, including the third time in second half stoppage time.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2014 Second Round, 2014 US Open Cup, Austin Aztex, NTX Rayados

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U.S. Open Cup History

Ben Miller FC - 1920 National Challenge Cup champions

St. Louis’ US Open Cup legacy began in 1920 with Ben Miller FC

In front of 12,000 fans at Handlan’s Park in St. Louis, Ben Miller FC became the first team from the west to win the National Challenge Cup, defeating Fore River 2-1

  • 1935 National Challenge Cup Semifinals: After 29 days, Central Breweries win 3-game Western Final
  • 1995 US Open Cup: Rob Ukrop of Richmond Kickers voted TheCup.us Player of the Tournament
  • 1995 US Open Cup Final: Jeff Causey of Richmond Kickers voted TheCup.us Player of Round
  • 1995 US Open Cup Final: Richmond Kickers survive heat, beat El Paso Patriots in PKs to win title
  • 1995 US Open Cup Final Preview: El Paso Patriots hosting amateur Richmond Kickers in “El Sauna”

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