The Battery had been eliminated by a Florida team for the third year in a row in penalty kicks, but that changed the next day when it was learned The Villages SC fielded an ineligible player.
2016 Second Round
2016 US Open Cup Round 2: Rochester Rhinos stampede Southie FC in record blowout
The Rhinos broke the club record for goals in a US Open Cup
2016 US Open Cup Round 2: Richmond Kickers strike early, cruise past Aromas Cafe FC, 4-0
Aromas Café visited the Richmond Kickers hoping to come out giant killers, but their hopes were squashed almost immediately and never revived.
2016 US Open Cup Round 2: OKC Energy survives dramatic PK shootout with Mississippi Brilla
Oklahoma City’s USL side advances to face intra-city foe Rayo OKC in the third round of the U.S. Open Cup. Rayo OKC, a first-year NASL side, will host the first-ever meeting of the two teams on June 1.
2016 US Open Cup Round 2: City Islanders oust West Chester United to continue 4th division dominance
The City Islanders are known for eliminating five MLS teams, but their record against amateur teams is worth noting as well at 12-1-0.
2016 US Open Cup Round 2: Wilmington Hammerheads deliver rare blowout in 6-0 thrashing of Miami Fusion FC
The Hammerheads scored two quick goals and never looked back, resulting in the biggest shutout victory in Wilmington’s Open Cup history.
2016 US Open Cup Round 2: San Antonio FC pulls away from Corinthians in first “Alamo Derby”
San Antonio FC earned a win in the the only known all-San Antonio US Open Cup match-up in tournament history.
2016 US Open Cup Round 2: Lansdowne Bhoys earn Cosmo League’s first pro upset, 2-0 vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds
“As I said in the lead-up to this game, if my players were able to train five, six days per week, they would do very well in the USL,” said Lansdowne Bhoys head coach Austin Friel.
2016 US Open Cup Round 2: Independence ground Eagles in true Charlotte derby
The Charlotte Independence defeated the team they replaced in the USL by a score of 2-0
2016 US Open Cup Round 2: FC Cincinnati becomes first pro team from city to earn Open Cup win
After 103 years, the city of Cincinnati has tasted victory in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.