The Phantoms, making their first appearance in the tournament since 2006 when they were a USL-2 club (Div. 3), got a late winner from Sofiane Tergou to hand GPS its third straight loss in the competition, 2-1.
2015 US Open Cup
2015 US Open Cup Round 1: Michigan Bucks dominate Detroit City FC to kick off Motor City rivalry (video)
In one of the most anticipated First Round games in Lamar Hunt US Open Cup modern era history, the Michigan Bucks cruised to a 3-0 win over Detroit City FC.
2015 US Open Cup Round 1: Chula Vista win tournament debut in OT, 2-1 over FC Tucson (video)
In 2013, FC Tucson completed a remarkable run in the US Open Cup, defeating two pro teams before being stopped by the Houston Dynamo. They hoped to repeat that performance this year. It is not going to happen. FC Tucson saw defeat at home to USASA club Chula Vista FC 2 – 1.
2015 US Open Cup Round 1: PSA Elite crushes Golden State Misioneros to cruise into Round 2
Norberto Orejel made the most of his Lamar Hunt US Open Cup debut, scoring two goals in the first half as PSA Elite defeated Golden State Misioneros FC, 7-1, in a first round game at Weingart Stadium on the campus of East Los Angeles College.
2015 US Open Cup Round 1: Harpo’s FC pitches another shutout, reaches Round 2 with PK win over BYU (video)
Harpo’s FC (USSSA) defeated the BYU Cougars (PDL) 4-2 from the penalty spot after 120 minutes of scoreless soccer on the BYU campus. The result continues Harpo’s dream run into the second round when they return to the Centennial state to face Switchbacks FC (USL) at Sand Creek Stadium in Colorado Springs on May 20.
2015 US Open Cup Round 1: Lansing United need PKs to end RWB Adria’s Michigan reign
RWB Adria enjoyed playing soccer in Michigan, beating Detroit City FC in penalty kicks and the Michigan Bucks in overtime in the 2014 US Open Cup. A defensive battle the whole game, Lansing United moved on by winning on penalty kicks 4-2 after a 0-0 contest.
2015 US Open Cup Round 1: Des Moines Menace join 10-win club, 2-1 over Madison Fire SC
Fielding a squad of local talent and college players just off for the summer, Des Moines moved onto the next round of the U.S. Open Cup with a 2-1 win over Madison Fire SC in front of a home crowd at Valley Stadium. A more complete squad will be ready for Saint Louis FC on next Wednesday, May 20, in St. Louis, Mo.
2015 US Open Cup Round 1: Chattanooga FC goalkeeper uses hands, right foot to overcome Ocala Stampede in PKs (video)
Chattanooga FC used a late goal to propel them to extra time against the Ocala Stampede and goalkeeper Gregory Hartley scored from the mark to secure a victory in the First Round of the 2015 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.
2015 US Open Cup Round 1: Reading United wins 4th straight tournament opener, 1-0 over Maryland Bays
Reading United, making an amateur record seventh straight US Open Cup appearance, edged the Maryland Bays 1-0 in a game that was relocated less than 48 hours prior to the match.
2015 US Open Cup Round 1 recap: Record number of PKs highlight exciting First Round
The Opening Round of the 2015 US Open Cup started off with most teams on very even terms, so even seven games went to penalty shootouts, a record for most shootouts in one round.