While the headlines entering Wednesday’s contest centered around the Menace who had assembled a roster full of former Major League Soccer stars, it was Union Omaha who spoiled the storyline with a 2-1 win.
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2025 US Open Cup Round 1: Loaded with ex-MLS stars, Des Moines Menace “amateurs” defeat Sporting KC II
With weather that was nothing short of ridiculous, the old heads of Des Moines Menace took down the kids, Sporting KC II, 2-1, in the First Round of the 2025 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.
2024 US Open Cup Round 2: Union Omaha ends Des Moines Menace’s star-studded cup run
Big names and bigger dreams weren’t enough for Des Moines Menace to overcome a stout Union Omaha as they fell to the USL League One side by a score of 3-1 on Wednesday night.
2024 US Open Cup Round 1: Ex-MLS players help Des Moines Menace add to cupset resume with PK win at Capo FC
The 109th edition of the historic Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup tournament is underway this week and as in previous incarnations the 2024 version has already produced incredibly exciting matches. The match between Capistrano FC (NISA) and the Des Moines Menace (USL-2) at JSerra Stadium fit that bill to a T. The headlines entering the […]
2023 US Open Cup Round 2: Chattanooga FC overpower Des Moines Menace, 4-1
Behind Taylor Gray serving up two assists and reigning-NISA scoring champion Markus Naglestad opening his Open Cup goal tally, Chattanooga FC set up a spot in the Third Round for the second straight year with a 4-1 win over the Des Moines Menace.
2023 US Open Cup Round 1: Des Moines Menace capitalize on Beaman United mistakes in 3-0 win
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.
2022 US Open Cup Round 2: Union Omaha oust Des Moines Menace in battle of defending champs
An own goal by the Des Moines Menace delivered Union Omaha the club’s first US Open Cup win in club history.
2022 US Open Cup Round 1: Salvadego’s brace off Des Moines Menace bench spoils Minneapolis City’s debut
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.
2019 US Open Cup Round 2: Teenage GK comes up big for Saint Louis FC in PK win over Des Moines Menace
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.
2019 US Open Cup Round 1: In first PK shootout in 14 years, Des Moines Menace edge Duluth FC
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.