Floyd Franks is a bit different than most professional players in the United States. A former Major League Soccer forward, he currently plays for the Cleveland City Stars of USL Second Division. His two extra time tallies against the Minnesota Thunder of USL First Division led Cleveland to a 2-0 victory and a date with the Chicago Fire of MLS in the Third Round on July 1 at Toyota Park.
2008 Second Round
2008 Second Round: Rhinos pull away from Riverhounds, remain perfect vs. USL-2
Goals by Mauricio Salles and Luke Kreamalmeyer in the second half broke open a close game as the host Rochester Rhinos cruised to a 3-0 win over the Pittsburgh Riverhounds of the USL Second Division at PAETEC Park. With the win, Rochester’s Open Cup record against USL Second Division opponents remains unblemished at 5-0 all-time.
2008 Second Round: Cleveland’s Floyd Franks scores 2 in OT, leaves Minnesota seeing stars
The Cleveland City Stars booked a date next Tuesday with the Chicago Fire, thanks to a 2-0 extra-time victory over the Minnesota Thunder.
After the teams played the first 90 minutes to a scoreless draw, Cleveland finally opened the scoring near the end of the first 15-minute extra time period.
2008 Second Round: Battery escapes with late PK vs. Charlotte Eagles
On the cusp of extra time, the Charleston Battery escaped with a 2-1 win over the Charlotte Eagles, thanks to a 90th minute penalty kick by Osvaldo Alonso. In front of 1,411 at Blackbaud Stadium, Darren Spicer opened the scoring for the hosts in the 12th minute, who recovered a rebound from Charlotte goalkeeper Terry Boss after a shot by Aaron King.
2008 Second Round: Another late goal by Kupono Low gets RailHawks past Monarchs
Once again, a late goal by Kupono Low sent the Carolina RailHawks onto the next round. Low, who scored the RailHawks’ lone goal in the 85th minute of their First Round win over the PDL’s Brooklyn Knights, converted a 90th-minute penalty kick to beat USL Second Division side Real Maryland 1-0 in Cary, NC. Former […]
2008 Second Round: Matt Nelson knocks out old team as Crystal Palace tops Harrisburg in shootout
Former City Islander goalkeeper Matt Nelson came back to haunt his old club, saving three of Harrisburg’s four penalty kicks in the shootout tiebreaker to advance Crystal Palace Baltimore to the Third Round of the US Open Cup.
Crystal Palace jumped to an early 1-0 lead on Kevin King’s 10th minute goal, but the lead did not last long.
2008 Second Round: Miami FC edge Silverbacks, earn first win over pro team
With Alex Afonso’s lone strike of the game in the 40th minute, Miami FC advanced past the Second Round of the US Open Cup for the first time with a 1-0 win over the visiting Atlanta Silverbacks.
In a rare switch, Miami FC head coach Zinho decided to rest players in advance of Tuesday’s Open Cup contest, instead of the other way around.
2008 Second Round: Nyazamba’s late goal lifts Kickers over Pioneers in physical battle
The Richmond Kickers traveled to Ludlow, Mass. and came away with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Western Mass Pioneers. Stanley Nyazamba’s 83rd minute goal proved to be the game-winner as the Kickers move on to the Third Round.
2008 Second Round: Seattle Sounders dominate, end United’s Hollywood story
Zach Scott scored off a corner kick in the 3rd minute to set the tone, and Sebastien Le Toux scored four straight goals as the Seattle Sounders routed amateur side Hollywood United 6-0 at the Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, Wash.
Hollywood United was the only one of the eight USASA teams to win in the First Round, seeing off the Portland Timbers 3-2, but they were never in this match.