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Neil Blackmon

Neil W. Blackmon is the co-founder and editor of The Yanks Are Coming. He is a member of the North American Soccer Reporters and his work has appeared in Howler Magazine, Eight by Eight Magazine, MLSSoccer.Com, SB Nation and ESPN FC, among other publications.

2019 US Open Cup Semifinals: Atlanta United blank Orlando City to become first Georgia team to reach the Final

August 7, 2019 by Neil Blackmon

Players from Atlanta United celebrate a goal in a 2019 US Open Cup Semifinal match against Orlando City. Photo: Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United defeated Orlando City 2-0 Tuesday night at Exploria Stadium in Orlando, advancing to the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Final. United will host the championship game on Aug. 27 and will be the first Georgia-based club in the 106-year history of the tournament to reach the Final.

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2019 US Open Cup, Atlanta United FC, Orlando City SC

2019 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Adam Grinwis’ PK heroics send Orlando City past NYCFC, into Semis for first time

July 11, 2019 by Neil Blackmon

Players from Orlando City SC celebrate after a 5-4 PK win over NYCFC in the 2019 US Open Cup Quarterfinals. Photo: Orlando City SC

Orlando City advanced to their first Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Semifinal Wednesday night, defeating New York City FC in penalties in front of a rowdy 7,227 in attendance on a steamy night at Exploria Stadium.

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2019 US Open Cup, New York City FC, Orlando City SC

2019 US Open Cup Round of 16: Orlando City back in Quarterfinals after OT win over New England Revolution

June 20, 2019 by Neil Blackmon

Benji Michel of Orlando City celebrates after scoring a goal against the New England Revolution in a Round of 16 match in the 2019 US Open Cup. Photo: Orlando City SC

Orlando City vanquished Bruce Arena’s New England Revolution 2-1 in extra time on goals from rookie Benji Michel and Canadian international Tesho Akindele.

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2019 US Open Cup, New England Revolution, Orlando City SC

2019 US Open Cup Round 1: Florida Soccer Soldiers upset NPSL champion Miami FC in tournament debut

May 9, 2019 by Neil Blackmon

Players from Florida Soccer Soldiers and Miami FC battle for the ball in the First Round of the 2019 US Open Cup. Photo: Orovio Photography

The reigning national champions of the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) Miami FC began their Lamar Hunt US Open Cup campaign Wednesday night with a 2-1 win over the Miami-based Florida Soccer Soldiers.

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2019 US Open Cup, florida soccer soldiers, Miami FC

2018 US Open Cup Round 4: Orlando City SC ignore league form, outclass Miami United, 3-0

June 7, 2018 by Neil Blackmon

Orlando City advanced in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup in convincing fashion Wednesday night, dominating the stylish and sartorially splendid but outclassed Miami United 3-0 at Ted Hendricks Stadium.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup, Miami United, Orlando City SC

2018 US Open Cup Round 2: Miami United eliminates shorthanded Miami FC 2

May 20, 2018 by Neil Blackmon

Photo: Miami FC 2

Last year, Miami FC’s US Open Cup run was a magical trip to the quarterfinals. This year, it ended before the club even left the Magic City.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup, Miami FC 2, Miami United

2017 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Djiby Fall’s historic winner, FC Cincinnati’s historic defense blanks Miami FC

August 2, 2017 by Neil Blackmon

FC Cincinnati celebrate their 1-0 win over Miami FC in the US Open Cup Quarterfinals. Photo: The Miami FC

For the first time since 2011, a lower division team will advance to the Semifinals of the US Open Cup

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2017 US Open Cup, FC Cincinnati, Miami FC NASL

2017 US Open Cup Quarterfinals preview: Miami FC hosts FC Cincinnati in battle of underdogs (Live Video)

August 2, 2017 by Neil Blackmon

Miami FC (NASL) and FC Cincinnati (USL) will square off in the Quarterfinals, assurring that at least one lower division team will reach the Semifinals for the first time since 2011.

In a battle of tournament underdogs, the NASL’s Miami FC will host the USL’s Cincinnati FC Wednesday night in a Lamar Hunt US Open Cup quarterfinal. The game, rescheduled from July 12 due to inclement weather, will begin at 7:30 p.m. ET and be live streamed online (it will be embedded above when it’s made available). The winner will become the 13th lower division side to reach the Open Cup semifinals since 1996.

Filed Under: Meet the Underdogs, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2017 US Open Cup, FC Cincinnati, Miami FC NASL, Preview

2017 US Open Cup Quarterfinals Preview: Underdogs Miami FC, FC Cincinnati fight for spot in Semifinals

July 9, 2017 by Neil Blackmon

Miami FC (NASL) and FC Cincinnati (USL) will square off in the Quarterfinals, assurring that at least one lower division team will reach the Semifinals for the first time since 2011.

In a battle of darling underdogs, the NASL’s Miami FC will host the USL’s FC Cincinnati Wednesday night in a 2017 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup quarterfinal.

Filed Under: Meet the Underdogs, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2017 US Open Cup, FC Cincinnati, Miami FC NASL, Preview

2017 US Open Cup Round 5: Poku’s last second winner gives Miami FC dramatic upset of Atlanta United

June 29, 2017 by Neil Blackmon

Miami FC upset a second straight MLS opponent with a 3-2 win over Atlanta United. Photo: Miami FC

A storybook breakaway goal from Kwado Poku in stoppage time helped Miami FC defeat Atlanta United 3-2 Wednesday night at Riccardo Silva Stadium in Miami.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2017 US Open Cup, Atlanta United FC, Miami FC NASL

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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

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