2010 First Round

Pittsburgh Riverhounds Communications

On a humid Tuesday evening at Chartiers Valley Stadium, the Riverhounds defeated the Detroit United Soccer Club of the USASA to advance into the second round of the US Open Cup.

The first half appeared to be a battle of the midfield as each team tried to figure out the other’s style of play. The Hounds started to cause problems for Detroit when a long diagonal ball by Adam Gazda played outside midfielder Matt Tuttle in behind the defense. He beat his man to the goal line, but his cross got deflected for a corner.

Both teams battled for the ball off the corner kick. Detroit was holding strong, thwarting many chances, but not for long. The constant pressure by the Hounds had Detroit scrambling causing a defender to prevent the ball from crossing the goal line with his hand. A penalty kick was awarded in the 35th minute, and Alex Weekes stepped up confidently. Weekes froze the goalie with a stutter step and tucked the ball into the right side of the net putting the Hounds up 1-0.

In the remaining minutes of the first half, there was a free kick from about 30 yards out. With the crowd on their feet, Adam Gazda struck a laser of a shot into the upper left corner of the goal, putting the Hounds up 2 goals going into the half.

The Hounds started off strong in the second half to put the game away. The first scoring opportunity of the half occurred when Riverhounds defender Nate Salsi played a diagonal ball to Matt Tuttle. His shot was deflected and Detroit regained possession.

In the 51st minute, Detroit player Fernando Gatica received a caution for a dangerous tackle. The Hounds remained level headed and continued to play hard and fight for another goal.

In the 52nd minute, Niko Katic, Gazda and Weekes combined on a third man run to create another shot on goal. The Detroit goaltender stifled another attack when Lee Kouadio Tobey deflected a ball off the crossbar and was cleared out of danger by Detroit.

The final minutes of the game were an even match between the two teams, ending in a score of 2-0 with the Hounds on top.

The Hounds will travel to take on the Rochester Rhinos next week in the second round of the U.S. Open Cup.

Referee: John Safer
Assistant: Andrew Tsouris
Weather: Cloudy/Warm
Attendance: 237

Team Summary- Detroit United

GK Ryan Mathe, Thomas Stark, Thomas Eller, Zach Wilkes, Adam Nesbitt, Jake Munchiando, Kenny Simon, Luigi Djokic (Worteh Sampson 64’), Nic Djokic, Fernando Gatica, Jeremy Stoychiff(Sam Sappo 64’)

Shots:6
Saves: 5
Fouls: 5
Corners: 3
Cautions: Fernando Gatica (51’)

Team Summary- Pittsburgh Riverhounds

GK Hunter Gilstrap, Ed Hayden, Nate Salsi, Louie Rolko, Ryan Pierce, Mike Seth, Niko Katic (Shintaro Harada 76’), Adam Gazda, Matt Tuttle, Alex Weekes, Lee Kouadio Tobey

Shots: 12
Saves: 3
Fouls: 10
Corners: 5
Cautions: Matt Tuttle (85’)

Dayton Dutch Lions Press Release

Dutch Lions give up 2 early goals in defeat at Rochester 2-0.

In the Dutch Lions first-ever US Open Cup match, the Rochester Rhinos were too much for the under-manned Lions, taking a 2-0 win over the Dayton-based PDL team. The Lions gave up two early goals, before taking over in the second half; unfortunately it was too late for the Lions.

The Dutch Lions were entering the game only being able to play 5 international players, and still were without core midfielders Bret Jones and Johan Wigger. But from the opening whistle, the Lions worked hard and took shape having several opportunities to land punches to the Rhinos goal.

The Rhinos got busy early on their home turf in the 14th and 18th minutes. The 18th minute resulting in their first goal. A miscommunication in the back, found Tino Nunez left alone. With an awkward bounce on the turf, Lions GK Moens read the bounce wrong, and got caught too far out as Nunez flicked it over Moens to make it 1-0.

Just 10 minutes later, in the 29th minute, another Rhinos flash down the right side found DDL Defender Kyle Segebart tracking back, and a physical comeback resulted in the Rhino striker falling down, as the referee issued a PK. Jamie Franks would take the PK as Moens dove the correct way, but couldn’t reach it as the Rhinos went up 2-0.

The Dutch Lions finally got into the game 30 minutes in with some great offensive attacks, as their game came to them with many opportunities. The biggest coming in the 44th minute when a great ball was played through to George Davis IV. Davis was battling a defender, pushed a shot with his in-step as the ball would hit off the far post.

The second half found the Dutch Lions on the attack for the majority of the time. With the Lions holding most of the possession on the Rhinos, the Lions would have several chances. Two big chances came in the 63rd and 76th minutes, by McCarthy and Bas Ent as Rhinos’ GK Vallow had to make a one-footed save.

In the 80th minute, Davis had a look from 20 yards out, as it deflected of a Rhinos defender on goal, but Vallow made a diving save to keep the game scoreless for the Dayton-side.

The Lions found themselves out-playing Rhinos the last 20 minutes, with possession and high-pressure by putting 8 men forward. The Dutch Lions were only 2 shots behind the Rhinos in the total shot count, 12-10.

It was a bittersweet performance for the Dutch Lions in its first-ever appearance in the Open Cup, as the Lions are in its inaugural season in the USL, qualifying for the Open Cup undefeated; yet unable to pickup the tough road result in Rochester.

The Lions will leave Rochester with its next goal in mind- Qualifying for the PDL Playoffs and a run to the PDL Championships. The Lions will swing by Cleveland for a match against the Internationals on Thursday in Medina, OH at 8:00pm.

Charlotte Eagles (USL-2) 0 : 1 Carolina RailHawks (D2)
7:05 p.m. ET – WakeMed Soccer Park; Cary, N.C.

Scoring Summary
Carolina: Sallieu Bundu 24’ (Franks)

From CarolinaRailHawks.com

CARY, N.C. (Tuesday, June 15, 2010) – The Carolina RailHawks defeated the Charlotte Eagles 1-0 on Tuesday night to advance to the second round of the US Open Cup. Sallieu Bundu scored the lone goal in the 23rd minute assisted by Floyd Franks. The RailHawks will travel to Charleston to face the Battery in the second round on Tuesday, June 22 but not before returning to league play on Saturday June 19 against Crystal Palace at WakeMed Soccer Park.

“I am very pleased that we are able to advance to the second round of the tournament.” Said RailHawks coach Martin Rennie. “I would’ve liked to capitalize a little better on our chances but overall I am happy with the result.”

After a half hour lightning delay, the game started with both teams sizing each other up. The RailHawks started to attack more after about ten minutes and almost came close in the 14th minute when Matt Watson cleared a ball from the sideline with a spectacular slide and brought it into the box but the ensuing cross was deflected by a Charlotte defender. Mark Schulte tried a few minutes later in the 17th minute with a shot from the top left corner of the box easily saved by Eagles’ keeper Brian Edwards. The goal came after a couple of efforts by Daniel Paladini in the 18th and 21st minutes. In the 23rd, Watson sent Floyd Franks down the right side with the ball and, after beating his defender, Franks crossed it into the middle of the box where Sallieu Bundu was waiting to tap it in for the lead. The RailHawks defended the lead well and  the Eagles only got dangerous in the 29th minute with a point blank shot by forward Ogunseye easily saved by Reed.

Reed would prove to be the hero of the match as he was called into play several times during the second half. Floyd Franks and Sallieu Bundu tried another one-two in the 59th minute but the ball ended in the side netting. In the 61st minute Paladin ihad a cracking shot from the top of the 18 yard box that was sived again by Edwards. The Eagles had some clear chances towards the end of the match with Joel Delass and Miguell Ferrer but Reed was ready on every ball.

“it was a fantastic battle,” said RailHawks keeper Eric Reed. “Charlotte has great players who bring everything they have and it is always great to play against them. At first I felt they sat back and let the heat subside in the first half. In the second half they put a lot of pressure on us but we were able to control and come away with the win.”

Next the RailHawks return to league play on Saturday June 19 as they host Crystal Palace Baltimore at 7 p.m. It will be “Bark in the Park” night and special dog tickets will benefit the Wake County SPCA. It will also be our Father’s day celebration and all fathers in attendance will receive two passes to the 10th anniversary of the SAS Championship in September. For more information and tickets to everything RailHawks visit the LGFCU Box Office, call 919-859-5425 or visit www.carolinarailhawks.com.

RailHawks: Eric Reed, Matt Bobo, Mark Schulte, Greg Shields, John Gilkerson, Amir Lowery, Floyd Franks (Brad Rusin 68th), Daniel Paladini, Matt Watson, Gregory Richardson (Joseph Kabwe 74th), Sallieu Bundu (Etienne Barbara 90th)

Eagles: Brian Edwards, Josh Rife, Jo Connor (Joel Delass 79th), Brady Bryant, Luke Williams, Jorge Herrera, Diego Martins, Darren Toby, Debola Ogunseye (Ben Page 38th), Chris Lemons (Miguel Ferrer 71st), Gus Bentos

Cautions: Bentos (CLT 80th), Herrera (CLT 86th)

Capital Area Soccer League Elite (USASA) 2 : 4 Charleston Battery (USL-2)
7:30 p.m. ET – Blackbaud Stadium; Charleston, SC

Scoring Summary
Charleston: Brandon Massie 7’ (Coleman),
Charleston: Levi Coleman 12’,
Charleston: Zach Prince 42’ (Bolton),
CASL Elite: Tim Merritt 53’,
Charleston: Tom Heinenmann 68’ (Massie)
CASL Elite: Dustin Swinehart 80’ (Merritt)

The Charleston Battery welcomed some familiar names to Blackbaud Stadium, but sent the former pros of CASL Elite back to Raleigh, NC with a 4-2 defeat.

The Battery opened the scoring quick on a 7th minute goal from Brandon Massie, loff a pass from Levi Coleman. Coleman then added a goal of his own five minutes later after capitalizing on an errant back bass to CASL goalkeeper Matt Waldrop. Charleston took a 3-0 lead into the half when Zach Prince knocked in a low shot off a pass from Josh Bolton.

CASL finally got on the board in the 53rd minute when former Miami FC midfieder Tim Merritt scored from twenty yards out. Merritt nearly added another a few minutes later, but was unable to control Dustin Swinehart’s cross. Charleston pushed their lead back to three goals when substitute Tom Heinemann scored just eight minutes after entering the game. Former Charlotte Eagle Swinehart netted a consolation goal for CASL in the 80th minute, but it was all too little too late for the USASA club.

Charleston
Keith Wiggans, Yeniel Bermudez, Colin Falvey, Nigel Marples, Mike Zaher, Zach Prince, Josh Bolton, Alioune Gueye, Stephen Armstrong (Jon Gruenewald 78), Brandon Massie (Lamar Neagle 85), Levi Coleman (Tom Heinemann 60)
Players Not Used – Tim Melia, Ian Fuller, Rudolph Mayard, Amaury Nunes

SHOTS: 13 (Prince 3); SAVES: 2 (Wiggans 2); FOULS: 6 (Falvey 3); CORNER KICKS: 1; OFFSIDES: 7; PENALTY KICKS: (NONE); CAUTIONS: (NONE); EJECTIONS: (NONE)

CASL Elite
Matt Waldrop, Tim Evans (Chiedu Chukwumah 71), Mike Walters, Shane Carew, John Ball, Steven Curfman, Pat Danford (Dustin Swinehart 50), Tim Merritt, John Queeley (Dave Sartorio 59), Scott Schweitzer, Jacob Coggins
Players Not Used – Cass Baltz, Daniel Shields

SHOTS: 10 (Ball 2); SAVES: 3 (Waldrop 3); FOULS: 3; CORNER KICKS: 7; OFFSIDES: 1; PENALTY KICKS: (NONE); CAUTIONS: Coggins 76; EJECTIONS: (NONE)

Referee: Skye Arthur-Banning
Assistant Referees: Eric Proctor, Patrick Baker
Attendance: 797
Weather: Clear, 80

Crystal Palace Baltimore (D2) 0 : 1 (AET) Richmond Kickers (USL-2)
7 p.m. ET – University of Richmond Stadium; Richmond, Va.

Scoring Summary
Richmond: Matthew Delicate (Stephen Nsereko) – 119th

With a flair for the dramatic, the Richmond Kickers pulled out a 1-0 extra time win over Crystal Palace Baltimore on a goal from Matthew Delicate just one minute before the match was to go to a penalty shootout.

Delicate nearly gave Richmond an early lead twice. In the 13th minute, Delicate headed Sascha Gorres pass on goal, but Baltimore goalkeeper Even Bush was equal to the challenge. Five minutes later, he took a shot from a Mike Burke pass, but was again denied by Bush. Matthew Mbuta almost gave Baltimore the opening goal in the 76th minute, when the Cameroonian striker attempted a bicycle kick, though his shot was sent directly at Kickers goalkeeper Ronnie Pascale.

Scoreless through full time and nineteen minutes of extra time, penalty kicks looked certain. Delicate put an end to all
of that with a header six yards out, meeting a pass from Stephen Nsereko to advance the Kickers to the second round.

Lineups

Kickers: GK Ronnie Pascale, Henry Kalungi, David Hertel, William Yomby, Sascha Görres, Roger Bothe, Mike Burke (Neil Barlow – 90’), Edson Elcock, Jonny Villanueva (Gerson dos Santos – 71’), Bobby Foglesong (Stephen Nsereko – 105’), Matthew Delicâte

Baltimore: GK Evan Bush, Korey Veeder, Paul Robson, Val Teixeira, Stephen Basso, Lucio Gonzaga (Pat Healey – 80’), Dan Lader (Tsuyoshi Yoshitake – 45’), Matthew Mbuta, Gary Brooks (Yaikel Perez – 85’), Adauto Neto, Randi Patterson

Shots              Saves                 Fouls                  Corners
Baltimore:         11                         5                         20                               2
Kickers:              15                         1                         16                                7

Cautions:
41st minute: Mike Burke (Richmond)
69th minute: Bobby Foglesong (Richmond)
70th minute: Gary Brooks (Baltimore)
100th minute: Tsuyoshi Yoshitake (Baltimore)
104th minute: Adauto Neto (Baltimore)

Ejections:
None.

Referee: Mike Andrews
Assistant Referees:   Charles Carson, Hagan Barnett
Fourth Official:   Kai Goodrich
Attendance: 1,123
Weather: Overcast, breezy, 80 degrees

Real Maryland FC Monarchs (USL-2) 2 : 1 (AET) Reading United A.C. (PDL)
7:30 p.m. ET – Don Thomas Stadium; Reading, Pa.

Scoring Summary
Reading: Andrew Wenger 57’
Real Maryland: Nick Paterson 70’
Real Maryland: Jyler Noviello 98’

The Real Maryland Monarchs needed extra time to get past the PDL’s Reading United AC 2-1 at Reading, Pennsylvania. Reading nearly took an early lead when ten minutes into the game, forward CJ Sapong fed Billy Schuler down the right side, whose shot was deflected wide by Monarch’s goalkeeper Brian Levey. On the ensuing corner kick, United again just missed an early lead. Once again Levey deflected a shot away, this time from Eric Schoenle.

Reading finally broke the deadlock in the 57th minute. Luke Mulholland was fouled just outside the penalty area, and Schoenle headed home the ensuing Andrew Wenger free kick for a 1-0 lead. Real Maryland only needed 13 minutes to respond however. On just their second shot on goal of the game, Nick Paterson converted a free kick to tie the score.

The Monarchs took the lead for good eight minutes into extra time when Ben Hunter’s free kick was headed in by Jyler Noviello.

NY Pancyprian Freedoms (USASA) 0:2 Long Island Rough Riders (PDL)
Cy Donnelly Stadium; South Huntington, N.Y.

The Long Island Rough Riders earned a rare US Open Cup victory, 2-0 against the USASA’s New York Pancyprian Freedoms. The Rough Riders, making their fifth Open Cup appearance in their 17-year club history, picked up their first tournament win since 1997 when they upset the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer back when they were a member of the A-League (now USSF 2nd Division). Now the Rough Riders compete in the Premier Development League and brought an unbeaten league record (4-0-2) into their match with the Freedoms, a 3-time Open Cup champion (1980, 1982, 1983).

Long Island opened the scoring in the 19th minute when Ben Arikian sent a cross to former USL pro Danny Kramer who put it past the Freedoms’ goalkeeper. After halftime, the PDL side would add a second when former Columbus Crew player Alex Grendi fired home a loose ball in front of the Freedoms’ goal. The ball found it’s way into the box thanks to a cross by Kramer.

Long Island will move on to the second round where they will travel to City Island to take on the Harrisburg City Islanders on June 22.

Scoring Summary
22nd minute – LI: Danny Kramer (Ben Arikian)
65th minute – LI: Alex Grendi (Danny Kramer)

Team Shots Saves Fouls Corners
Freedoms 6 8 11 3
Rough Riders 19 6 14 3

Cautions
16th: Hole (LI)
40th: Pafitis (NY)
42nd: Todd (LI)
43rd: Matteo (NY)
68th: Gustafsson (NY)
78th: Gatti (LI)

Ejections
N/A
Referee: Richard Sanchez
Asst. Referees: Ayo Obesesian, Brian Dunn
Fourth Official: Alber Calise
Attendance: 250
Weather: Clear, 75 degrees

NY Pancyprian Freedoms (USASA) at Long Island Rough Riders (PDL)
7:30 p.m. ET – Cy Donnelly Stadium; South Huntington, NY
Radio: None | Video: None | Updates: TheCup.us Live Blog

NY Pancyprian Freedoms
Founded: 1974
Head Coach: Luka Lukovic
Record: 10-4-2 32 Pts. 38 GF 20 GA, 1st in Cosmopolitan Soccer League First Division East
Recent League Form: (LWWW) (League & Open Cup qualifying)
Open Cup History: Though this is only their second appearance in the Open Cup as a USASA club in the Pro Era (they qualified as a USL club in 1999 & 2002), the Pancyprian Freedoms have won the Cup three times (1980, 1982 and 1983)
Meet the USASA: NY Pancyprian Freedoms

Long Island Rough Riders
Founded: 1994
Location: South Huntington, New York
Head Coach: Paul Roderick
Record: 4-0-2 14 Pts., 11 GF 3 GA, 1st in PDL Northeast Division
Recent League Form: 2-0-2 in last four games (WTTW)
Open Cup History: Most of the Rough Riders’ Open Cup participation came when they were a professional club, as they have qualified only one other time as a PDL team. Of their three Pro appearances, their biggest splash came in 1997 when they reached the Quarterfinals after a 4-3 extra time win over the New England Revolution.
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Brooklyn Italians (USASA) at Harrisburg City Islanders (USL-2)
7 p.m. ET – Skyline Sports Complex; Harrisburg, PA
Radio: None | Video: None | Updates: TheCup.us Live Blog

Brooklyn Italians
Founded: 1949 (Note: The NPSL team was started in 2010)
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Head Coach: Joe Barronerhi
Record: 4-1-0 13 Pts. 14 GF 5 GA, 2nd in  NPSL Atlantic Conference
Recent League Form: e-0-1 in last four games (WWTW)
Open Cup History: While the Brooklyn Italians senior team has won the Open Cup twice (1979 as the Brooklyn Dodgers and 1991 as the Brooklyn Italians), this is the debut in the tournament for their NPSL club.
MEET THE USASA: Brooklyn Italians

Harrisburg City Islanders
Founded: 2004
Location: Harrisburg, Pa.
Head Coach: Bill Becher
Record: 1-5-4  7 pts. 10 GF 17 GA, 6th in USL Second Division
Recent League Form: 0-3-1 in last four games (TTLT)
Open Cup History: Harrisburg has made three appearances in the US Open Cup, and has reached the Quarterfinals twice. In 2007, they upset DC United 1-0 in the third round before falling to the New England Revolution, 2-1, in the quarterfinals. In 2009, it was New England on the end of a 2-1 loss to the City Islanders, who fell to DC in the quarterfinals by the same score.
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Real Maryland FC Monarchs (USL-2) at Reading United AC (PDL)
7:30 p.m. ET – Don Thomas Stadium; Reading, PA
Radio: None | Video: None | Updates: TheCup.us Live Blog

Real Maryland Monarchs
Founded: 2008
Location: Rockville, Maryland
Head Coach: Anthony Hudson
Record: 3-3-5  14 Pts. 10 GF 9 GA, 3rd in USL Second Division
Recent League Form: 1-0-3 in last four games (TTTW)
Open Cup History: The Monarchs have not had much success in the Open Cup in their two appearances. Both times they got past their USASA opponents by the slimmest of margins, a 3-2 OT win vs. NY Pancyprian Freedoms in 2008, and a storm shortened 1-0 win over Dulles Sportsplex Aegean Hawks in 2009. Both times their tournament run ended in the next round, both 1-0 losses, to the Carolina RailHawks (USL-1) in 2008 and Ocean City FC (PDL) in 2009.

Reading United AC
Founded: 1996 (as Reading Rage)
Location: Reading, PA
Head Coach: Brendan Burke
Record: 6-1-1 19 Pts., 18 GF 4 GA, 2nd in PSL Mid-Atlantic Division
Recent League Form: 2-1-1 in last four games (TWWL)
Open Cup History: Reading has made two previous Cup appearances, both as a professional team. Each ended after their opening match, a 7-2 thrashing from the Richmond Kickers (A-League) in 2001, and a 1-0 loss to USASA team Bavarian SC in 2003.
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Crystal Palace Baltimore (D2) at Richmond Kickers (USL-2)
7 p.m. ET – University of Richmond Stadium; Richmond, VA
Radio: None | Video: None | Updates: TheCup.us Live Blog

Crystal Palace Baltimore
Founded: 2006
Location: Cantonsville, MD
Head Coach: Jim Cherneski
Record: 3-6-2  11 Pts. 10 GF 15 GA, 5th in USSF D2 NASL Conference
Recent League Form: 1-2-1 in last four games (WLTL)
Open Cup History: CP Baltimore had progressed past the first round only once in their three Open Cup tries. In 2008, they reached the Quarterfinals after knocking off the New York Red Bulls 2-0, and then fell to New England on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw. Their other two tournaments ended in the first round at the hands of the PDL’s Ocean City Nor’easters (then known as the Barons) in 2007 and 2009.

Richmond Kickers
Founded: 1993
Location: Richmond, VA
Head Coach: Leigh Cowlishaw
Record: 4-3-3  15 pts. 15 GF 14 GA, 2nd in USL Second Division
Recent League Form: 3-1-0 in last four games (WWWL)
Open Cup History: The Kickers were the first Open Cup champions of the Pro Era, defeating the El Paso Patriots on penalties after a 1-1 draw in 1995. Since then, their best success has been a pair of Quarterfinal appearances in 2004 and 2007.
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Capital Area Soccer League Elite (USASA) at Charleston Battery (USL-2)
7:30 p.m. ET – Blackbaud Stadium; Charleston, SC
Radio: None | Video: TBA | Updates: TheCup.us Live Blog

CASL Elite
Founded: 2009
Location: Raleigh, NC
Head Coach – Scott McGuinn
Record: 3-0-1 10 Pts. 10 GA 3 GA (Open Cup qualifying)
Recent League Form: (TWWW) (Open Cup qualifying)
Open Cup History: The CASL Elite are making their debut in the US Open Cup. However, the CASL organization has been involved in the tournament before. In 2002 and 2003, their PDL club reached the second round. In 2006 the CASL organization severed it’s tied to the team, which eventually was known as the Cary Clarets before folding after the 2009 season.
MEET THE USASA: CASL Elite

Charleston Battery
Founded: 1993
Location: Charleston, SC
Head Coach: Michael Anhaeuser
Record: 7-2-3  24 pts. 24 GF 17 GA, 1st in USL Second Division
Recent League Form: 1-1-2 in last four games (TTLW)
Open Cup History: Behind the Rochester Rhinos, Charleston may be the most famous USL club in the Open Cup. The team has made one Finals appearance (2008), two semifinal appearances (1999 & 2004), and has claimed the scalp of six MLS teams.
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Charlotte Eagles (USL-2) at Carolina RailHawks (D2)
7:05 p.m. ET – WakeMed Soccer Park; Cary, N.C.
Radio: None | Video: Carolina | Updates: TheCup.us Live Blog

Charlotte Eagles
Founded: 1991
Location: Charlotte, NC
Head Coach: Mark Steffans
Record: 4-4-2  14 pts. 11 GF 12 GA, 4th in USL Second Division
Recent League Form:1-1-2 in last four games (TTWL)
Open Cup History: Charlotte’s Open Cup runs have never progressed past two rounds, and are yet to record a cup win over a professional club. Their most famous moment came in 2005, when Chivas USA needed a last minute extra time goal to escape the Eagles upset bid in Charlotte.

Carolina RailHawks
Founded: 2006
Location: Cary, NC
Head Coach: Martin Rennie
Record: 3-2-4  13 Pts. 11 GF 8 GA, 4th in USSF D2 NASL Conference
Recent League Form: 2-0-2 in last four games (WWTT)
Open Cup History: Carolina reached the Semifinals in their initial effort in 2007, but since then, their success has gradually decreased in 2008 (third round) and 2009 (second round)

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Dayton Dutch Lions FC (PDL) at Rochester Rhinos (D2)
7:05 p.m. ET – Marina Auto Stadium; Rochester, NY
Radio: Rochester | Video: Rochester | Updates: TheCup.us Live Blog

Dayton Dutch Lions
Founded: 2009
Location: Bellbrook, OH
Head Coach: Sonny Silooy
Record: 4-1-3  15 pts. 15 GF 9 GA, 1st place in PDL Great Lakes Division
Recent League Form: 2-1-1 in last four games (WTLW)
Open Cup History: The Dayton Dutch Lions are making their debut in the US Open Cup

Rochester Rhinos
Founded: 1996
Location: Rochester, NY
Head Coach: Bob Lilley
Record: 5-3-3  18 Pts. 13 GF 10 GA, 3rd in USSF D2 USL Conference
Recent League Form:  2-1-1 in last four games (LWTW)
Open Cup History: Champions in 1999, runners up in 1996, the Rhinos are the most successful USL club in the Open Cup. It’s almost a given that the Rhinos will face at least one MLS club in each tournament. Only once (2001) have they exited after a single game.

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Detroit United SC (USASA) at Pittsburgh Riverhounds (USL-2)
7 p.m. ET – Chartiers Valley High School; Bridgeville, PA
Radio: None | Video: None | Updates: TheCup.us Live Blog

Detroit United
Founded: 2002
Location: Detroit, MI
Head Coach – George Juncaj
Record: 1-0-0  3 Pts. 4 GF 1 GA, 3rd in Michigan Premier Soccer League Premier Division
Recent League Form: (WWTW) (League & Open Cup qualifying)
Open Cup History: Detroit United are making their debut in the US Open Cup
MEET THE USASA: Detroit United

Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Founded: 1999
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Head Coach: Justin Evans
Record: 1-3-5 8pts. 10 GF 11 GA, 5th in USL Second Division
Recent League Form: 1-1-2 in last four games (LWTT)
Open Cup History: Only two of Pittsburgh’s seven Cup attempts have seen them progress past their opening game. One of those resulted in a spot in the Quarterfinals in 2001, after they defeated the Colorado Rapids in the second round, and lost to the Chicago Fire in the Quafterfinals in extra time, 3-2.

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Kansas City Athletics (USASA) at NSC Minnesota Stars (D2)
8 p.m. ET – National Sports Center; Blaine, MN
Radio: Minnesota | Video: None | Updates: TheCup.us Live Blog

Kansas City Athletics
Founded: 2001
Location: Kansas City, MO
Head Coach: Kyle Perkins
Record: n/a
Recent League Form: n/a
Open Cup History: KC Athletics are making their debut in the US Open Cup
MEET THE USASA: KC Athletics

NSC Minnesota Stars
Founded: 2009
Location: Blaine, Minnesota
Head Coach: Manny Lagos
Record: 4-7-2  14 Pts. 11 GF 19 GA, 4th in USSF D2 USL Conference
Recent League Form: 2-1-1 in last four games (LWTW)
Open Cup History: The NSC Minnesota Stars are making their US Open Cup debut.

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AC St. Louis (D2) at Des Moines Menace (PDL)
8:30 p.m. ET – Valley Stadium; West Des Moines, Iowa
Radio: None | Video: None | Updates: TheCup.us Live Blog

AC St. Louis
Founded: 2009
Location: Fenton, Missouri
Head Coach: 2009
Record: 2-7-1  7 Pts. 7 GF 17 GA, 6th in USSF D2 NASL Conference
Recent League Form: q-2-1 in last four games (TLLW)
Open Cup History: AC St. Louis are making their debut in the US Open Cup

Des Moines Menace
Founded: 1994
Location: West Des Moines, Iowa
Head Coach: Laurie Calloway
Record: 4-1-4 16 Pts. 14 GF 9 GA, 2nd in PDL Heartland Division
Recent League Form: 0-0-4 in last four games (TTTT)
Open Cup History: This is the first Cup appearance for the Menace since 2006, but their runs in ’05 and ’06 made them famous for knocking off professional teams. Des Moines is 5-1 against USL Pro teams, but a win over an MLS team has eluded them.
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Central Florida Kraze (PDL) at Miami FC (D2)
7:30 p.m. ET – Lockhart Stadium; Fort Lauderdale, FL
Radio: None | Video: None | Updates: TheCup.us Live Blog

Central Florida Kraze
Founded: 1998
Location: Winter Park, FL
Head Coach: Joe Avallone
Record: 3-1-2 11 Pts. 12 GF 3 GA, 5th in PDL Southeast Division
Recent League Form: 2-1-1 in last four games (WWTL)
Open Cup History: Central Florida have made two previous Cup appearances. Both ended in first round losses in 2000 (2-1 to USASA club Uruguay SC) and 2007 (3-0 to the Charleston Battery).

Miami FC
Founded: 2006
Location: Miami, FL
Head Coach: Victor Pastora
Record: 2-2-7  13 Pts. 13 GF 15 GA, 3rd in USSF D2 NASL Conference
Recent League Form: 1-1-2 in last four games (LTTW)
Open Cup History: Miami FC have little to brag about in the Open Cup record. They were the first pro team to lose to a USASA side (Dallas Roma in 2006). They managed to reach the Third round in 2008, the extent of their Cup success.

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Tampa Bay Rowdies (D2) at Legends FC (USASA)
9 p.m. ET – Richland Stadium; Dallas, Texas
Radio: None | Video: None | Updates: TheCup.us Live Blog

Tampa Bay Rowdies
Founded: 2009
Location: Tampa, FL
Head Coach: Paul Dalglish
Record: 5-3-3  18 Pts. 18 GF 13 GA, 2nd in USSF D2 USL Conference
Recent League Form: 2-2-0 in last four games (WWLL)
Open Cup History: FC Tampa Bay Rowdies are making their US Open Cup debut.

Legends FC
Founded: 1992
Location: Dallas, TX
Head Coach: Kanish Ali
Record: 8-0-1  25 Pts. 30 GF 5 GA, 1st in North Texas Premier Soccer Association Division 1A
Recent League Form: (WWWL) (Open Cup qualifying)
Open Cup History: Legends FC’s two Open Cup runs (2004 & 2006) have lasted one match each, both losses to PDL clubs.
MEET THE USASA: Legends FC

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Dallas-Fort Worth Tornados (PDL) at Austin Aztex (D2)
8:30 p.m. ET – House Park; Austin, TX
Radio: None | Video: None | Updates: TheCup.us Live Blog

Dallas Fort Worth Tornados
Founded: 1986
Location: Bedford, Texas
Head Coach: Paul Robinson
Record: 4-2-2 14 Pts., 18 GF 8 GA, 1st in PDL Mid South Division
Recent League Form: 2-1-1 in last four (WTLW)
Open Cup History: This is the Tornados’ fourth Open Cup appearance, but their first since 2004, the only year they advanced past their opening game.

Austin Aztex
Founded: 2008
Location: Austin, TX
Head Coach: Adrian Heath
Record: 7-2-3  24 Pts. 22 GF 14 GA, 1st in USSF D2 USL Conference
Recent League Form: 2-1-1 in last four games (WWTL)
Open Cup History: Austin’s debut cup appearance in 2009 took them to the third round, where they fell to the Houston Dynamo 3-0.

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Arizona Sahuaros (USASA) at Ventura County Fusion (PDL)
10:05 p.m. ET – Ventura College; Ventura, Calif.
Radio: None | Video: None | Updates: TheCup.us Live Blog

Arizona Sahuaros
Founded: 1989
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Head Coach: Petar Draksin
Record: 2-2-1 7 Pts. 11 GF 6 GA (Open Cup qualifying)
Recent League Form: 2-1-1 in last four games (WTWL) (Open Cup qualifying)
Open Cup History: This year marks the third Open Cup appearance in a row for the Sahuaros, and their fourth in five years. They also have two tournaments played in 1998 and 1999 as a USL D3 Pro League club under their belts.
MEET THE USASA: Arizona Sahuaros

Ventura County Fusion
Founded: 2006
Location: Ventura, California
Head Coach: Ole Mikkelsen
Record: 5-2-1 16 Pts. 15 GF 5 GA, 3rd in PDL Southwest Division
Recent League Form: 1-2-1 in last four games (LLTW)
Open Cup History: The Ventura County Fusion are making their debut in the US Open Cup

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Sonoma County Sol (USASA) at Portland Timbers (D2)
10 p.m. ET – PGE Park; Portland, Ore.
Radio: Portland | Video: Portland | Updates: TheCup.us Live Blog

Sonoma County Sol
Founded: 2004
Location: Santa Rosa, California
Head Coach: Benjamin Ziemer
Record: 2-3-2  9 Pts. 16 GF 12 GA, 4th in NPSL Northwest Division
Recent League Form: 2-1-1 in last four games (LWTW)
Open Cup History: The Sol have qualified for the Open Cup for the fourth time in the last six years (2005, 2006, 2009, 2010) and for the second year in a row. The defending NPSL champions have only advanced beyond the first round twice, defeating the PDL’s Ogden Outlaws in a penalty kick shootout in 2006, and getting their first regulation win last year, thrashing the PDL’s Orange County Blue Star, 5-2.
MEET THE USASA: Sonoma County Sol

Portland Timbers
Founded: 2001
Location: Portland, Oregon
Head Coach: Gavin Wilkinson
Record: 3-4-4  13 Pts. 10 GF 9 GA, 5th in USSF D2 USL Conference
Recent League Form: 0-2-2 in last four games (LTTL)
Open Cup History: The Timbers Open Cup pedigree is not much to brag about. 2009 marked the first time they advanced past the third round in six tries.

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Bay Area Ambassadors FC (USASA) at Kitsap Pumas (PDL)
10 p.m. ET – Bremerton Memorial Stadium; Bremerton, WA
Radio: None | Video: None | Updates: TheCup.us Live Blog

Bay Area Ambassadors
Founded: 2009
Location: Hayward, California
Head Coach: Ajit Rana & Roland Tillak
Record: 3-2-3  11 Pts. 20 GF 17 GA, 3rd in NPSL Northwest Division
Recent League Form: 2-1-2 in last five games (WTLTW)
Open Cup History: This is the Bay Area Ambassadors’ debut in the US Open Cup.
MEET THE USASA: Bay Area Ambassadors

Kitsap Pumas
Founded: 2008
Location: Bremerton, WA
Head Coach: Peter Fewing
Record: 6-1-0 18 Pts. 18 GF 5 GA, 3rd in PDL Northwest Division
Recent League Form: e-1-0 in last four games (WWLW)
Open Cup History: Kitsap qualified for the Open Cup in their debut season in 2009, but fell to the Portland Timbers 3-0 in the opening round.