Dillon Serna’s goal in the 84th minute was enough to send the Rapids into the Round of 16
Robert Wilson
Based in Denver, Robert Wilson has covered the US Open Cup matches in the Centennial State since 2014. He has enjoyed doing his part to grow the game in his part of the United States while balancing a career outside of soccer. Robert can be contacted by email at [email protected]
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Harpo’s FC (USSSA) rides two first half goals to an away victory at Albuquerque Sol (PDL).
2016 Meet the Underdogs: Harpo’s FC coach confident ahead of US Open Cup run, “we could win the USL”
“We think we could win the USL right now with the players we have,” says Harpo’s FC head coach Steve Lepper.
2015 US Open Cup Round 4: Colorado Rapids win inaugural Centennial State battle, 4-1 over Colorado Springs Switchbacks
In the first ever U.S. Open Cup meeting between two professions teams from the Centennial State, the Colorado Rapids cruised to a 4-1 victory over visiting Colorado Springs Switchbacks.
2015 US Open Cup Round 3: Colorado Springs Switchbacks strike early, hold off Real Monarchs in lightning-delayed match (video)
The Colorado Springs Switchbacks beat Real Monarchs 1-0 to set the stage for a Centennial State battle with the Colorado Rapids in the Fourth Round.
2015 US Open Cup Round 2: Colorado Springs Switchbacks hold on, end cup run for Harpo’s FC, 2-1 (video)
Colorado Switchbacks (USL) rode two first half goals by forward Martin Maybin to their first ever U.S. Open Cup victory.
2015 US Open Cup Round 1: Harpo’s FC pitches another shutout, reaches Round 2 with PK win over BYU (video)
Harpo’s FC (USSSA) defeated the BYU Cougars (PDL) 4-2 from the penalty spot after 120 minutes of scoreless soccer on the BYU campus. The result continues Harpo’s dream run into the second round when they return to the Centennial state to face Switchbacks FC (USL) at Sand Creek Stadium in Colorado Springs on May 20.
2015 Preliminary Round: Harpo’s FC gives USSSA first US Open Cup win, 2-0 over KC Athletics (video)
Lamar Hunt US Open Cup debutants Harpo’s FC celebrated their first tournament berth with a Preliminary Round win over the Kansas City Athletics by a score of 2-0.
2014 US Open Cup Round 5: Atlanta Silverbacks’ upset of Colorado Rapids marred by chaos, 7 red cards
Between the chaos and emotion, and the hail and lightning, the eight man Atlanta Silverbacks defended their lead and won the Fifth Round matchup verses the Colorado Rapids by a score of 2-1.
2014 US Open Cup Round 4: Deshorn Brown’s hat trick leads Colorado Rapids to record-setting win over Orlando City SC
The Colorado Rapids dominated their first game in the 2014 US Open Cup and secured the victory over the Orlando City S.C. by a score of 5 to 2. While Orlando had their moments; possession and consistent attacking from the Rapids was the recipe for the victory.