The 1993 Open Cup Champions, El Farolito, cruised into round three of qualifying with a 5-0 victory over Liga NorCal side, Academica SC, from Turlock, California. Coming off of winning another San Francisco Soccer League title just two weeks ago, El Farolito looked dominant in almost every facet of the game.
California wildfires not stopping Cal Victory FC in quest for 2018 US Open Cup berth
The California Victory are based in Petaluma, Calif., which is located in Sonoma County in the heart of the recent deadly North Bay wildfires.
2017 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Wondolowski’s brace gives Earthquakes first USOC win over rival Galaxy
The Earthquakes were able to overcome an early deficit to their California Clasico rivals and advance to the US Open Cup Semifinals for just the second time in club history and first time since 2004.
2017 US Open Cup Quarterfinals Live Video: Galaxy, Earthquakes bring California Clasico back to Open Cup (live video)
The California Clasico will decide the first of four US Open Cup semifinalists in 2017. The San Jose Earthquakes will host long-time rivals, the Los Angeles Galaxy, at Avaya Stadium in the Quarterfinals on Monday, July 10.
2017 US Open Cup Round 5: Hoesen’s late goal propels San Jose Earthquakes past 10-man Seattle Sounders
The San Jose Earthquakes needed a late goal from Danny Hoesen to get by a 10-man Seattle Sounders side in the Round of 16 of the 2017 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. San Jose took the lead early and went up a man in the first half, but still needed an 84th minute winner to reach the Quarterfinals for the first time since 2012.
2017 US Open Cup Round 4: Early goals lift San Jose Earthquakes to Bay Area win over San Francisco Deltas
The San Jose Earthquakes scored twice early to knock out local NASL rivals, the San Francisco Deltas, and advance to the Round of 16 in the US Open Cup. Jackson Yueill and Cordell Cato scored within six minutes of kick-off before San Francisco found any footing in the game.
2017 US Open Cup Round 3: Sacramento Republic’s “complete performance” leads to win over Reno 1868
The Republic were led by a goal and an assist from forward Trevin Caesar to earn the right to host their first-ever MLS side in their home stadium in the Fourth Round against Real Salt Lake.
2017 US Open Cup Round 2: Set piece goals lead San Francisco Deltas to comeback win in USOC debut
The Deltas scored two set piece goals to come from behind and avoid the Cupset against the PDL Burlingame Dragons. Kyle Bekker provided the two deadly free kicks from similar spots on the field that resulted in a goal in each half.
2017 Meet the Underdogs: San Francisco’s El Farolito returns for first time since winning 1993 US Open Cup title
El Farolito was founded by Salvador Lopez, the owner of Taqueria El Farolito, one of the most famous Mexican food spots in San Francisco if not all.