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Atlanta Silverbacks

2017 US Open Cup Round 1: Midfield goal caps off convincing win by Atlanta Silverbacks over SC United Bantams (video)

May 13, 2017 by Taylor Peyton

Alex Harlley of the Atlanta Silverbacks, the nephew of former English Premier League star Emmanuel Adebayor, scored from midfield to put a bow on a 4-1 win over the SC United Bantams.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2017 US Open Cup, Atlanta Silverbacks, SC United Bantams

2016 US Open Cup Round 1: Reading United AC kicks off season with cup win over Atlanta Silverbacks

May 12, 2016 by Michael Berton

The US Open Cup tends to catch many amateur teams at the wrong time, with the First Round usually also serving as the first competitive game for those teams.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2016 US Open Cup, Atlanta Silverbacks, Atlanta Silverbacks U23s, Reading United AC

2015 US Open Cup Round 4: Full-strength New York Red Bulls cruise past Atlanta Silverbacks, 3-0 (video)

June 16, 2015 by Romulo Vieira

As promised, Red Bulls coach Jesse Marsch fielded a team full of starters as New York proved to be too much for the Silverbacks, winning the game comfortably, 3-0.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2015 Fourth Round, 2015 US Open Cup, Atlanta Silverbacks, MLS, NASL, New York Red Bulls

2015 US Open Cup Round 3: Atlanta Silverbacks force OT, knock off last NPSL club Chattanooga FC 2-1 (video)

May 28, 2015 by David Walker

Chattanooga FC nearly got revenge for a 5-0 thumping they suffered at the hands of the Silverbacks, but in the end, Atlanta prevailed 2-1 in extra time.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2015 US Open Cup, Atlanta Silverbacks, Chattanooga FC, NASL, NPSL

2014 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Chicago Fire burn Atlanta Silverbacks 3-1 to earn record 10th Semifinal berth (video)

July 10, 2014 by Laura Taylor

Chicago’s Quincy Amarikwa, Jeff Larentowicz, and Alex all scored second half goals to lead the visitors to the Semifinals for a record 10th time where they will face the Seattle Sounders on Aug. 13.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2014 Quarterfinals, 2014 US Open Cup, Atlanta Silverbacks, Chicago Fire MLS

2014 US Open Cup Round 5: Atlanta Silverbacks’ upset of Colorado Rapids marred by chaos, 7 red cards

June 25, 2014 by Robert Wilson

Between the chaos and emotion, and the hail and lightning, the eight man Atlanta Silverbacks defended their lead and won the Fifth Round matchup verses the Colorado Rapids by a score of 2-1.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2014 Fifth Round, 2014 US Open Cup, Atlanta Silverbacks, Colorado Rapids

2014 US Open Cup Round 4: Atlanta Silverbacks earn first MLS upset, stun Real Salt Lake with late goal (video)

June 15, 2014 by Laura Taylor

The NASL’s Atlanta Silverbacks overcame a shaky start to dominate and defeat Major League Soccer’s Real Salt Lake 2-1 in the Fourth Round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. For the Silverbacks, it was their first-ever upset of an MLS team, and earning them their first trip beyond Round 4.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2014 Fourth Round, 2014 US Open Cup, Atlanta Silverbacks, Feature, Real Salt Lake

2014 US Open Cup Round 4: New York Cosmos battle Red Bulls to highlight rare Saturday gameday (live stream links)

June 14, 2014 by Josh Hakala

For the first time since 2003, the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup will feature tournament games on a Saturday. Fans can follow and use the hashtag #USOC2014 on Twitter for the latest updates and discussion from all three games tonight. Be sure to follow all the latest news with the tournament on Twitter at @USOpenCup.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2014 Fourth Round, 2014 US Open Cup, Atlanta Silverbacks, Carolina RailHawks, Chivas USA, New York Cosmos, New York Red Bulls, Real Salt Lake

2014 US Open Cup Round 3: Eric Wynalda-led Atlanta Silverbacks silence Chattanooga FC, will host Real Salt Lake (video)

May 29, 2014 by David Walker

After making history in Round 2, Chattanooga FC’s dreams came to an end as Eric Wynalda’s Atlanta Silverbacks brought the amateurs down to earth with a convincing 5-0 victory in Chattanooga.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2014 Third Round, 2014 US Open Cup, Atlanta Silverbacks, Chattanooga FC

Notable upsets in the Third Round of the US Open Cup

May 22, 2014 by Josh Hakala

For all of you who ever wanted the #16 seed to win in the NCAA basketball tournament, we hope you are soccer fans!

Filed Under: US Open Cup, US Open Cup History Tagged With: Atlanta Silverbacks, Carolina RailHawks, Charleston Battery, Chicago Fire MLS, Chicago Stingers, Chivas USA, Colorado Rapids, Columbus Crew, Crystal Palace Baltimore, Dallas Roma FC, DC United, El Paso Patriots, Fresno Fuego, Harrisburg City Islanders, Houston Dynamo, Long Island Rough Riders, Los Angeles Galaxy, Nashville Metros, New England Revolution, New York Red Bulls/Metrostars, Richmond Kickers, Rochester Rhinos, San Francisco Bay Seals, Seattle Sounders USL, Sporting Kansas City/Kansas City Wizards, Staten Island Vipers, Things You Should Know, Wilmington Hammerheads

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U.S. Open Cup History

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