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2011 MLS Qualifying

2011 US Open Cup qualifying (Win & You’re In): Sporting KC qualify with drubbing of 2nd string New England

May 26, 2011 by Gerald Barnhart

In the pouring rain, Sporting Kansas City became the eighth and final MLS entry into the 2011 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup after thrashing the New England Revolution, 5-0. Chance Myers and CJ Sapong each scored two in the most lop-sided MLS qualifier ever.

Filed Under: US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2011 MLS Qualifying, 2011 US Open Cup qualifying, 2011 USOC Qualifying, Chance Myers, CJ Sapong, Major League Soccer, MLS, New England Revolution, Sporting Kansas City/Kansas City Wizards

2011 US Open Cup qualifying: Chicago Fire rally, beat Earthquakes in PKs to keep Open Cup streak alive

May 25, 2011 by Gerald Barnhart

Trailing 2-0 at halftime, it looked as though the Chicago Fire were going to miss the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup for the first time in team history, but a pair of second half goals and a San Jose shot off the crossbar in sudden death penalties kept the perfect appearance record intact. The rally by the visitors dashed the Earthquakes’ hopes of returning for the first time since 2005.

Filed Under: US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2011 MLS Qualifying, 2011 US Open Cup qualifying, 2011 USOC Qualifying, Chicago Fire MLS, Major League Soccer, MLS, San Jose Earthquakes/San Jose Clash

2011 US Open Cup participants

May 21, 2011 by Josh Hakala

Lamar Hunt US Open Cup logo

With a process that began shortly after the 2010 Open Cup final, there are more qualifying tournaments this year than ever before, so it’s a lot to keep track of. So check here for a quick look at all the play-in competitions for Major League Soccer, the USL Premier Development League, National Premier Soccer League and all four regions of the United States Adult Soccer Association as teams fight to get into the 98th edition of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2011 MLS Qualifying, 2011 NPSL qualifying, 2011 PDL Qualifying, 2011 US Open Cup qualifying, 2011 USASA Qualifying

2011 US Open Cup qualifying updates: MLS play-in tournament underway

May 19, 2011 by Josh Hakala

For the fifth year in a row, Major League Soccer will conduct a play-in tournament to narrow the number of teams that enter the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. Beginning on June 28, eight MLS clubs will join the 98th edition of the tournament in the third round, with the top six MLS teams based on the 2010 league standings automatically qualifying. The 10 remaining US-based clubs are left to fight for the last two spots.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2011 MLS Qualifying, 2011 US Open Cup, 2011 US Open Cup qualifying, Chicago Fire MLS, Colorado Rapids, Columbus Crew, DC United, FC Dallas/Dallas Burn, Los Angeles Galaxy, Major League Soccer, MLS, New England Revolution, New York Red Bulls/Metrostars, Philadelphia Union, Real Salt Lake, San Jose Earthquakes/San Jose Clash, Seattle Sounders MLS, Sporting Kansas City/Kansas City Wizards

The US Open Cup May qualifying marathon

May 10, 2011 by Gerald Barnhart

Tonight, May 11, kicks off a marathon of qualifying for the US Open Cup as all but one day between now and May 30 features qualification matches for Major League Soccer, the USL Premier Development League, the National Premier Soccer League and the US Adult Soccer Association’s four regions.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2011 MLS Qualifying, 2011 NPSL qualifying, 2011 PDL Qualifying, 2011 US Open Cup qualifying

2011 US Open Cup qualifying: Ike Opara’s late winner breaks Portland hearts, sends Earthquakes to final round

May 4, 2011 by Tavio Palazzolo

Ike Opara’s goal in the 120th minute was the only goal of the match as the San Jose Earthquakes defeated the Portland Timbers 1-0 to earn a date with the Chicago Fire in a “Win & You’re In” match later this month.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2011 MLS Qualifying, 2011 US Open Cup qualifying, 2011 USOC Qualifying, Chicago Fire MLS, MLS, Portland Timbers, San Jose Earthquakes/San Jose Clash

2011 US Open Cup qualifying: Kheli Dube’s double gives New England 3-2 win over DC United

April 27, 2011 by Gerald Barnhart

Kenny Mansally - New England Revolution 2011 MLS Play-in qualifying

Kheli Dube had one of his best games since the 2009 season to guide the New England Revolution to a 3-2 victory against DC United in a Major League Soccer US Open Cup qualifier.

Filed Under: US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2011 MLS Qualifying, 2011 US Open Cup qualifying, 2011 USOC Qualifying, Alan Koger, Branko Boskovic, DC United, Kheli Dube, New England Revolution

2011 US Open Cup qualifying: DC United hold off Union’s shorthanded rally, advance on PKs

April 7, 2011 by David Gubala

Josh Wolff, DC United

Down 2-1 and playing with 10 men, Brian Carroll equalized late in the second overtime for Philadelphia, but DC United would emerge victorious in the penalty kick tiebreaker. United will return to the Maryland Soccerplex to host the New England Revolution in the next round on April 26.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2011 MLS Qualifying, 2011 US Open Cup qualifying, 2011 USOC Qualifying, Bill Hamid, Brian Carroll, Carlos Ruiz, Daniel Wollard, DC United, Faryd Mondragon, Josh Wolff, Major League Soccer, MLS, Philadelphia Union

2011 US Open Cup qualifying: CJ Sapong’s goal gives Sporting KC first qualifying win, 1-0 over Dynamo

April 6, 2011 by Gerald Barnhart

Tyler Deric, Houston Dynamo

A goal three minutes into overtime from second half substitute CJ Sapong proved to be the difference as Sporting Kansas City registered their first Major League Soccer qualification victory for the US Open Cup in team history.

Filed Under: US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2011 MLS Qualifying, 2011 US Open Cup qualifying, 2011 USOC Qualifying, CJ Sapong, Eric Kronberg, Houston Dynamo, Major League Soccer, MLS, Sporting Kansas City/Kansas City Wizards, Tyler Deric

2011 US Open Cup qualifying: Chicago Fire one win away from Open Cup after beating Rapids

March 30, 2011 by Gerald Barnhart

Michael Videira of the Chicago Fire battles for the ball against the Colorado Rapids in Wednesday's US Open Cup qualifying match. Photo: Bob Hunt

Where there is smoke there is fire, or at least the Chicago Fire’s Jalil Anibaba. The rookie defender launched a 45 yard shot from the midst of a flare-induced haze just after the hour mark to give the hosts a 2-1 US Open Cup qualification victory over the reigning Major League Soccer champion Colorado Rapids Wednesday evening in Peoria, IL at Bradley University’s Shea Stadium.

Filed Under: US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2011 MLS Qualifying, 2011 US Open Cup qualifying, 2011 USOC Qualifying, Andre Akpan, Chicago Fire MLS, Colorado Rapids, Gaston Puerari, Jalil Anibaba, Major League Soccer, MLS, Sean Johnson

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