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2024 US Open Cup Round 1: Lubbock Matadors come back to upset Arizona Monsoon in OT in front of sellout crowd

March 23, 2024 by Andrey Millan

Players from the Lubbock Matadors celebrate after upsetting the Arizona Monsoon in the First Round of the 2024 US Open Cup. Photo: Lubbock Matadors

It was a thrilling first ever Lamar Hunt US Open Cup game for the Lubbock Matadors as they hosted professional side Arizona Monsoon of NISA, who were also making their tournament debut. The Matadors fought hard, battling adversity, including giving up an early goal, but ultimately came back to beat Arizona in extra time, 2-1. […]

Filed Under: 2024 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2024 US Open Cup, Arizona Monsoon FC, Lubbock Matadors

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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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