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2018 US Open Cup Round 3: One goal all Charleston Battery needs to eliminate NPSL champ Elm City Express

May 24, 2018 by Drew Bartow

Players from the Charleston Battery and the Elm City Express battle for the ball in a Third Round match in the 2018 US Open Cup. Photo: Ross Almers Photography

“It’s very exciting to play an MLS team. You don’t really need motivation from the coach for a game like that. It’s another chance for us to test ourselves against the best in this country, so we’re excited to move on.”

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup, Charleston Battery, elm city express

2018 US Open Cup Round 2: Elm City Express’ Shaq attack finishes Seacoast United Phantoms

May 17, 2018 by Tucker Moss

The Elm City Express extended their cup run to Round 3 of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup with a 2-0 defeat of Seacoast United Wednesday night.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup, elm city express, Seacoast United Phantoms/New Hampshire Phantoms

2018 US Open Cup Round 1: Asante picks GK’s pocket, scores game-winner for Elm City Express

May 11, 2018 by Ray Curren

Players from the Elm City Express and the Western Mass Pioneers battle for the ball in their 2018 US Open Cup match. Photo: David Henry | SweetDogPhotos.com

Anthony Asante scored both goals as Elm City Express defeated the Western Mass Pioneers 2- 1 to win their first US Open Cup game in team history.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup, elm city express, Western Mass Pioneers

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