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2022 US Open Cup Round 4: History repeats as Louisville City silences crowd with PK win over Detroit City FC

May 11, 2022 by Tavio Palazzolo

Louisville City players celebrate after winning a PK shootout 4-2 against Detroit City FC (after a 1-1 draw) in the Fourth Round of the 2022 US Open Cup. Photo: Louisville City FC

Detroit City FC and Louisville City FC may now be competitors in the USL Championship, but it’s been a while since meeting in the US Open Cup. Much like 2016 when the teams last met in Cup play, Louisville City advanced on penalties to the Round of 16 after a 1-1 draw with host Detroit, […]

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, Detroit City FC, Louisville City FC

2022 US Open Cup Round 3: Maxi Rodriguez of Detroit City FC voted TheCup.us Player of the Round

May 2, 2022 by Tavio Palazzolo

After scoring two second-half goals to lead USL Championship side Detroit City FC to a comeback 2-1 win over the Columbus Crew in the Third Round of the 2022 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, their first victory over a Major League Soccer side, Maxi Rodriguez has been voted TheCup.us Player of the Round. It turned […]

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, Detroit City FC, Player of the Round

2022 US Open Cup Round 3: Maxi Rodriguez creates smokeshow in Detroit City’s upset of Columbus Crew

April 20, 2022 by Tavio Palazzolo

Detroit City FC Columbus Crew 2022 US Open Cup Maxi Rodriguez

With the win, Detroit City FC advances to the Fourth Round for the first time in the club’s history.

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, Columbus Crew SC, Detroit City FC

2022 US Open Cup Round 2: Detroit City FC blanks local rival Michigan Stars, earn first “win”

April 6, 2022 by Tavio Palazzolo

Matt Lewis Detroit City FC Michigan Stars FC 2022 US Open Cup

Matt Lewis’ brace not only delivered Detroit City FC a win over a local rival but also the club’s first official US Open Cup win.

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, Detroit City FC, Michigan Stars FC

2012 US Open Cup Quarterfinal Scoreboard

June 27, 2012 by Tavio Palazzolo

The Semifinals are set. Check out how we got here with links to match reports and more.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2012 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, 2012 Quarterfinals, 2012 US Open Cup

2012 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Sporting Kansas City ends Dayton Dutch Lions run with 3-0 victory

June 27, 2012 by Tavio Palazzolo

Sporting Kansas City struck early and held on, tacking on a couple more as the Cinderella run for the until-recently-winless Dayton Dutch Lions ended in a 3-0 win for the hosts at LIVESTRONG Sporting Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2012 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, 2012 Quarterfinals, 2012 US Open Cup, CJ Sapong, Dayton Dutch Lions, Graham Zusi, Sporting Kansas City/Kansas City Wizards

2012 US Open Cup Fourth Round Scoreboard

June 6, 2012 by Tavio Palazzolo

When the dust settled, five MLS and three USL Pro teams remained standing after Round 4. The Cinderella runs of Cal FC and the Michigan Bucks came to an end, but with a record three Division 3 teams left, there’s still plenty of underdogs, and not to mention Seattle aiming for an unprecedented fourth straight title. Match reports are posted.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2012 Fourth Round, 2012 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, 2012 US Open Cup

2012 US Open Cup Round 3: Michigan Bucks put out Chicago Fire in historic OT upset (video)

May 30, 2012 by Tavio Palazzolo

On Tuesday, in front of a capacity crowd at the Ultimate Soccer Arenas in Pontiac, Mich., the Bucks, who are the first amateur team to upset an MLS side, became the first to do it twice with a 3-2 extra time victory over the Chicago Fire.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2012 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, 2012 Third Round, 2012 US Open Cup, Chicago Fire, Chicago Fire MLS, Corben Bone, Federico Puppo, Michigan Bucks, Nate Boyden, Nermin Crnkic, Tom Catalano

2012 US Open Cup Third Round Scoreboard

May 30, 2012 by Tavio Palazzolo

2012 US Open Cup Third Round Scoreboard TUESDAY, MAY 29 Richmond City Stadium – Richmond, VA RECAP: TheCup.us D.C. United 2 AET 1 Richmond Kickers Hamdi Salihi – 24′ 45′ (PK) – Stanley Nyazamba Marcelo Saragosa – 107′ Skyline Sports Complex – Harrisburg, PA RECAP: TheCup.us New England Revolution 3 AET 3 Harrisburg City Islanders SENT […]

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2012 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, 2012 US Open Cup, 2012 US Open Cup Third Round

2012 US Open Cup Second Round: Tampa Bay Rowdies score early, often, defeat Jacksonville United 3-0

May 23, 2012 by Tavio Palazzolo

After an hour-long lightning delay, the Tampa Bay Rowdies and Jacksonville United FC kicked off in what was sure to be an exciting Floridian affair in the Second Round of the 2012 US Open Cup. However, the Rowdies made sure not to give Jacksonville the opportunity to pull off an upset, scoring early and often. Tampa Bay finished out winning the match 3-0.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2012 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, 2012 Second Round, 2012 US Open Cup, Jacksonville United FC, Tampa Bay Rowdies

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