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2012 US Open Cup

2012 US Open Cup Fourth Round: Champion Sounders end Cal FC’s dream run, 5-0 (video)

June 6, 2012 by J.T. Alwin

For the first 45 minutes, US Open Cup darlings Cal FC held their own against three-time defending champions Seattle Sounders. However, in the second half, the floodgates opened for the Sounders, as they poured onto the twine, rolling to a 5-0 win at Starfire Sports Complex in suburban Tukwila, Wash.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2012 Fourth Round, 2012 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, 2012 US Open Cup, Andy Rose, Cal FC, Fredy Montero, Osvaldo Alonso, Seattle Sounders FC

2012 US Open Cup Fourth Round: City Islanders’ Cinderella story continues, ousts New York Red Bulls in OT

June 6, 2012 by Michael Berton

Sainey Touray was a lonely figure up front for the Harrisburg City Islanders. With the New York Red Bulls possessing the ball for a majority of the 120-minute game in the Harrisburg half, Touray had to do the best he could with limited chances as the lone forward. He did just that, scoring in the […]

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2012 Fourth Round, 2012 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, 2012 US Open Cup, Connor Lade, Harrisburg City Islanders, Lucky Mkosana, New York Red Bulls, Sainey Touray

2012 US Open Cup Fourth Round: Late Steven Lenhart goal helps San Jose Earthquakes advance 1-0 over Minnesota Stars

June 6, 2012 by Robert Jonas

The San Jose Earthquakes ensured that their 2012 US Open Cup tournament run will continue for at least another round, as a Steven Lenhart headed goal proved the difference in a 1-0 victory over the resilient Minnesota Stars.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2012 Fourth Round, 2012 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, 2012 US Open Cup, Minnesota Stars FC, San Jose Earthquakes/San Jose Clash, Steven Lenhart

2012 US Open Cup Fourth Round: Last-minute PK gives Chivas USA 2-1 win over Carolina RailHawks

June 6, 2012 by Neil Morris

After rallying for a victory against the Los Angeles Galaxy the week before, it looked like the Carolina Railhawks may repeat the feat against the vanquished sides local rival Chivas USA. Instead, an unfortunate handball in the final moments gave the California club the last-minute penalty winner, 2-1.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2012 Fourth Round, 2012 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, 2012 US Open Cup, Carolina RailHawks, Chivas USA, Juan Agudelo, Juan Pablo Angel, Matt Palacio

2012 US Open Cup Fourth Round: Dayton Dutch Lions continue run with OT win over Michigan Bucks

June 6, 2012 by Brad Slazinski

Some nights, the ball just won’t go in, no matter how well it’s hit or how open the net is. For the Michigan Bucks, it summed up their night in general, losing 2-1at home in extra time to the Dayton Dutch Lions, still winless in USL Pro, in the Fourth Round of the US Open Cup.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2012 Fourth Round, 2012 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, 2012 US Open Cup, Anthony Grant, Dayton Dutch Lions, Eli Garner, Joel DeLass, Michigan Bucks

2012 US Open Cup Fourth Round: Charlotte Eagles ‘Kings of Texas’ with third road win, edging San Antonio 2-1 in OT

June 6, 2012 by Chris Hockman

In a Fourth Round showdown of two lower division professional clubs, the USL Pro Charlotte Eagles came away 2-1 overtime victors against the San Antonio Scorpions of the NASL, making them, in essence, champions of Texas, having won three consecutive rounds on the road in the Lone Star State. For that triumph, they now face a trip to California.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2012 Fourth Round, 2012 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, 2012 US Open Cup, Charlotte Eagles, Mauricio Salles, Nate Thornton, Pablo Campos, San Antonio Scorpions

2012 US Open Cup Fourth Round: Philadelphia Union tops rival DC United to reach Quarterfinals (video)

June 6, 2012 by Jimmy LaRoue

Dangerous Philadelphia Union rookie Antoine Hoppenot proved to be the difference in a tense match, as his extra time goal propelled the visitors to a 2-1 Fourth Round win over host D.C. United to advance to the Quarterfinals of the U.S. Open Cup.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2012 Fourth Round, 2012 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, 2012 US Open Cup, Antoine Hoppenot, Brian Carroll, DC United, Josh Wolff, Philadelphia Union

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.

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2012 US Open Cup Fourth Round Live Blog: Join the conversation with updates from every game!

June 5, 2012 by J.T. Alwin

After one of the most historic rounds in Open Cup history, 16 teams remain in Round 4 with plenty of storylines and drama. Can Cal FC or the Michigan Bucks continue their Cinderella stories? Will MLS recover and take control of the tournament? Check out our previews and join the conversation!

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2012 TheCup.us Player of the Round: Artur Aghasyan selection gives Cal FC third honor in a row (video)

June 4, 2012 by Gerald Barnhart

Move over Kardashians, there is a new star Armenian in Los Angeles. Cal FC striker Artur Aghasyan was selected as the Third Round’s TheCup.us US Open Cup Player of the Round for providing the game-winning overtime strike in the historic upset against the Portland Timbers.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2012 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, 2012 Player of the Round, 2012 Third Round, 2012 US Open Cup, Artur Aghasyan, Cal FC, Player of the Round

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