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2018 US Open Cup qualifying

2018 US Open Cup qualifying: El Farolito crushes Cal Victory, qualifies without allowing a goal

November 20, 2017 by Thomas Hodul

The entrance sign at Matthew J. Boxer Soccer Stadium on Nov. 19, 2017. Boxer Stadium first opened back in 1953. Photo: Thomas Hodul

El Farolito stormed into the 2018 US Open Cup with an 8-0 victory over Cal Victory of the UPSL. The SFSFL champions, and former Open Cup champions from 1993, took care of business once again to qualify for the Open Cup proper rounds for the second consecutive season.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup qualifying, Cal Victory FC, El Farolito - CD Mexico

2018 US Open Cup qualifying: “Mentally strong” Santa Ana Winds beat San Pedro Monsters to earn first USOC berth

November 20, 2017 by Omar Avalos

Kyle O'Brien (orange) of Santa Ana Winds battles for the ball in a 2018 US Open Cup qualifier against the San Pedro Monsters. Photo: Santa Ana Winds

Santa Ana Winds FC made club history by qualifying to the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup for the first time, in their second attempt.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup qualifying, San Pedro Monsters, Santa Ana Winds

2018 US Open Cup qualifying: Daryl Kavanagh’s brace helps Lansdowne Bhoys qualify for second time

November 20, 2017 by Eugene O'Driscoll

Lansdowne Bhoys pose for a team photo before the club's 2018 US Open Cup qualifying match against Junior Lone Star U-23s. Photo: Lansdowne Bhoys FC

Lansdowne Bhoys FC beat Junior Lone Stars U-23 to advance to the first round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup in the spring of 2018.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup qualifying, Junior Lone Star, Lansdowne Bhoys

2018 US Open Cup qualifying: Azteca FC eliminates Harpo’s FC again to reach second straight USOC

November 20, 2017 by Jim Hart

Azteca FC

The qualifying tournament is over for the fall, as Azteca FC advances to the tournament proper for the second year in a row. They will look to improve on their one-and-done appearance in the 2017 competition.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup qualifying, Azteca FC, Harpo's FC

2018 US Open Cup qualifying: Kendall Wanderers earn first Open Cup berth with win over Mass United

November 20, 2017 by Michael Preston

Kendall Wanderers logo

Boston’s Kendall Wanderers moved into the First Round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup for the first time in the Bay State Soccer League club’s long history with a 2-1 win over Mass United.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup qualifying, Galati FC, Sporting AZ FC

2018 US Open Cup qualifying: Sporting AZ wins one-sided battle of Arizona to qualify

November 19, 2017 by Yvette Sanchez

Sporting AZ FC logo

Sporting AZ FC, the club formerly known as the Arizona Sahuaros, earned its spot in the First Round of the 2018 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup with their 6-1 win over Galati FC.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup qualifying, Galati FC, Sporting AZ FC

2018 US Open Cup qualifying: NTX Rayados rally late to earn seventh straight Open Cup berth

November 19, 2017 by Adam Uthe

Premier Park in Balch Springs, TX

The North Texas Rayados scored twice in the final ten minutes to earn a comeback victory over CD Motagua New Orleans and clinch a spot in the 2018 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup qualifying, CD Motagua, NTX Rayados

2018 US Open Cup qualifying: FC Denver scores two extra time goals to qualify for first time

November 19, 2017 by Robert Wilson

FC Denver poses for a team photo before their 2018 US Open Cup qualifying match vs. Indios Denver FC. Photo: FC Denver

Two goals in the second half of extra time was enough for FC Denver to eliminate UPSL side Indios Denver and qualify for the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup competition for the first time.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup qualifying, FC Denver, Indios Denver FC

2018 US Open Cup Qualifying: Win & You’re In Weekend Preview

November 17, 2017 by Josh Hakala

The 2018 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup open division qualifying tournament wraps up this weekend with 14 games played across the country. 28 amateur teams will battle for 14 spots in the 105th edition of the tournament for a chance to earn a shot at the pros next year.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup qualifying

2018 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 2 Review: Familiar, new faces now just one win away

October 27, 2017 by Josh Hakala

Steven Robellada of Indios Denver FC salutes the fans in the stands in a 2018 US Open Cup qualifying match against IPS/Marathon Taverna. Photo: Indios Denver FC

MORE: 2018 US Open Cup Qualifying Results/Schedule The second round of the 2018 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup qualifying tournament is in the books as 28 open division amateur teams advanced to the third and final round of the competition. Of those 28 teams that will take part in Round 3 next month (Nov. 18-19), […]

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup qualifying

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Ben Miller FC - 1920 National Challenge Cup champions

St. Louis’ US Open Cup legacy began in 1920 with Ben Miller FC

In front of 12,000 fans at Handlan’s Park in St. Louis, Ben Miller FC became the first team from the west to win the National Challenge Cup, defeating Fore River 2-1

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