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Des Moines Menace

2023 US Open Cup Round 1: Des Moines Menace capitalize on Beaman United mistakes in 3-0 win

March 23, 2023 by Federico Pravettoni

The Des Moines Menace pose for a team photo before their match against Beaman United in the First Round of the 2023 US Open Cup. Photo: Des Moines Menace

The Des Moines Menace advanced to the Second Round of the 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup defeating host Beaman United FC with a 3-0 win.

Filed Under: 2023 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2023 US Open Cup, Beaman United, Des Moines Menace

2022 US Open Cup Round 2: Union Omaha oust Des Moines Menace in battle of defending champs

April 6, 2022 by Rich Flemings

Union Omaha Des Moines Menace 2022 US Open Cup

An own goal by the Des Moines Menace delivered Union Omaha the club’s first US Open Cup win in club history.

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, Des Moines Menace, Union Omaha

2022 US Open Cup Round 1: Salvadego’s brace off Des Moines Menace bench spoils Minneapolis City’s debut

March 24, 2022 by Blake Siberz

Des Moines Menace 2022 US Open Cup

While the weather in West Des Moines, Iowa attempted to quell the excitement of the 2022 US Open Cup’s First Round, the on-pitch action absolutely would not have it.

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, Des Moines Menace, Minneapolis City SC

2019 US Open Cup Round 2: Teenage GK comes up big for Saint Louis FC in PK win over Des Moines Menace

May 20, 2019 by Jake Sillick

18-year-old Patrick Schulte of Saint Louis FC becomes just the 10th goalkeeper in the Modern Era (1995-present) to make three saves in a PK shootout. Photo: Matt Bird

Three red cards and twelve yellow cards were handed out in Des Moines as Saint Louis FC defeated Des Moines Menace on penalty kicks 3-1 after a 1-1 draw through 120 minutes.

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2019 US Open Cup, Des Moines Menace, Saint Louis FC

2019 US Open Cup Round 1: In first PK shootout in 14 years, Des Moines Menace edge Duluth FC

May 9, 2019 by Jake Sillick

The Des Moines Menace huddle up before kickoff of their First Round match vs. Duluth FC in the 2019 US Open Cup. Photo: Des Moines Menace

For regular Open Cup participants Des Moines Menace, it was another notch to their belt tonight as they defeated Duluth FC on penalties to advance to the second round after a 1-1 extra time match. Des Moines won the penalty shootout 3-1.

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, Feature - Main Tagged With: 2019 US Open Cup, Des Moines Menace, Duluth FC

2016 US Open Cup Round 3: San Antonio FC rallies to avoid upset, beats Des Moines Menace, 2-1

June 5, 2016 by Brandon Gee

San Antonio avoided being the 8th upset victim of the Des Moines Menace with a 2-1 comeback victory.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2016 Third Round, 2016 US Open Cup, Des Moines Menace, PDL, San Antonio FC

2016 US Open Cup Round 2: Des Moines Menace add to upset resume, 2-0 over Tulsa Roughnecks

May 23, 2016 by Ian Knighton

The Menace defeated a professional team for the seventh time in club history, which ranks second most in the Modern Era among amateur clubs.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2016 Second Round, 2016 US Open Cup, Des Moines Menace, PDL, Tulsa Roughnecks, USL

Things you should know about the Second Round of the US Open Cup (Modern Era)

May 17, 2016 by Josh Hakala

Kiley Couch of Dallas Roma FC (left) challenges for the ball against Romario of Miami FC during their Second Round match during the 2006 US Open Cup. Photo: Dallas Roma FC

Who holds the Second Round attendance record for the Modern Era of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup? How many Open Division teams have won Second Round games? What was the most lopsided game? We have all of those answers and much much

Filed Under: US Open Cup, US Open Cup History Tagged With: Arizona Sahuaros, Bavarian SC, Boulder Rapids Reserves, Cape Cod Crusaders, Carolina Dynamo, Central Coast Roadrunners, Chicago Fire PDL, Chicago Sockers, Dallas Roma FC, DC United, Des Moines Menace, El Paso Patriots, Fresno Fuego, Kirk Wilson, Miami FC, Michigan Bucks, New Jersey Stallions, Ocean City Barons/South Jersey Barons, Reading Rage, Seattle Sounders Select, Tampa Bay Mutiny, Things You Should Know, Worcester Wildfire

2016 US Open Cup Round 1: Des Moines Menace rally to beat FC Wichita, earn rare home game vs. pro team

May 12, 2016 by Ian Knighton

The Menace used a late, breakaway goal from Leigh Veidman to secure the 1-0 victory over FC Wichita (NPSL) and move on to host the Tulsa Roughnecks Wednesday at Valley Stadium.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2016 First Round, 2016 US Open Cup, Des Moines Menace, FC Wichita

2015 US Open Cup Round 2: Saint Louis FC wins tournament debut in overtime, 2-1 over Des Moines Menace

May 21, 2015 by Matthew De Witt

The U.S. Open Cup is coming back to Saint Louis. Needing extra time, USL-side Saint Louis FC finished off the defending Premier Development League regular-season champion Des Moines Menace, 2-1, to set up a third-round date with North American Soccer League side, Minnesota United FC.

Filed Under: 2015 US Open Cup, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2015 US Open Cup, Des Moines Menace, PDL, Saint Louis FC, Second Round, USL

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