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.
2012 US Open Cup
2012 US Open Cup Fourth Round: City Islanders’ Cinderella story continues, ousts New York Red Bulls in OT
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 […]
2012 US Open Cup Fourth Round: Late Steven Lenhart goal helps San Jose Earthquakes advance 1-0 over Minnesota Stars
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.
2012 US Open Cup Fourth Round: Last-minute PK gives Chivas USA 2-1 win over Carolina RailHawks
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.
2012 US Open Cup Fourth Round: Dayton Dutch Lions continue run with OT win over Michigan Bucks
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.
2012 US Open Cup Fourth Round: Charlotte Eagles ‘Kings of Texas’ with third road win, edging San Antonio 2-1 in OT
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.
2012 US Open Cup Fourth Round: Philadelphia Union tops rival DC United to reach Quarterfinals (video)
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.
2012 US Open Cup Fourth Round Scoreboard
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.
2012 US Open Cup Fourth Round Live Blog: Join the conversation with updates from every game!
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!
2012 TheCup.us Player of the Round: Artur Aghasyan selection gives Cal FC third honor in a row (video)
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.