Second-half substitute Emiliano Terzaghi’s late strike in extra time helped the Richmond Kickers stave off an upset by outlasting North Carolina Fusion U-23s, 1-0.
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2022 Meet the Underdogs: Northern Virginia FC back in US Open Cup after two decades
They say Virginia is for lovers. While that may be true, it is also for some pretty good football as well.
2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Nine-man NoVA FC ends 21-year USOC drought
Northern Virginia FC defeated Districtonia Futbol 5-0 despite playing the entire second half with nine men. With the win, NOVA FC qualified for the US Open Cup for the first time since 2000.
2019 US Open Cup Round of 16: NYCFC overcomes early Wayne Rooney goal, beats DC United to reach Quarterfinals
With the win, the Pigeons in blue become the first New York City-based club to reach the Quarterfinals since the 1999 Staten Island Vipers (A-League, Div. 2 pro).
2019 US Open Cup Round 4: Late equalizer, Wayne Rooney PK completes comeback for D.C. United vs. Philadelphia Union
Thanks to two late goals in extratime United moved past the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday night in their opening match of the 2019 U.S. Open Cup.
2019 US Open Cup qualifying: Houapeu’s brace pushes World Class past Izee Auto
After helping Christos FC make a name for themselves in the 2017 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, Levi Houapeu has moved on to another Maryland club and has them on a path to qualify for the 2019 tournament.
2018 US Open Cup Round 5: After lightning delay, Orlando City wins PK shootout with D.C. United
Some goalkeeping wizardry from Earl Edwards Jr. leads Orlando to a PK win over D.C. United to move on to the Quarterfinals of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.
2018 US Open Cup Round 4: D.C. United survive North Carolina FC in PK shootout
After a very long road trip, D.C. United returned ‘home’ to the Maryland SoccerPlex on Tuesday night, defeating North Carolina FC, 4-3 in penalties in their first match in the 2018 US Open Cup.
2018 US Open Cup Round 1: Cup veterans Reading United edge 2017 darling Christos FC in PKs
After going down a goal early against Christos FC in their Lamar Hunt US Open Cup First Round match, Reading United AC buckled down and went to work. Thanks to a second half goal and five successful penalty kick strikes, Reading ousted last season’s Cinderella 5-4 in PKs.
2016 Meet the Underdogs: Aromas Cafe FC embrace their “5000-to-1” odds in US Open Cup debut
A debutant in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, Aromas Café FC is breaking ground not just in the Charlottesville area but also in the D.C. Metro area.