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Roberto Payne

2018 US Open Cup Round 1: FC Tucson edges La Maquina to capture third straight USOC opener

May 14, 2018 by Roberto Payne

In a tightly contested, win or go home First Round matchup of the 2018 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, it was FC Tucson who prevailed over La Maquina FC 2-1 on a 55th minute go-ahead goal from midfielder Alejandro Gonzalez.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup, FC Tucs, La Maquina

2017 US Open Cup Round 1: Wild final 10 minutes sends FC Tucson to next round

May 16, 2017 by Roberto Payne

FC Tucson defeated Colorado 3-1 at Kino North Stadium after scoring the go-ahead goal in the 89th minute and adding another goal in stoppage time in what was a thrilling final 10 minutes of play.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2017 US Open Cup, Colorado Rush, FC Tucson

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