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2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Lynchburg FC edge FC Maritsa to earn first USOC berth

November 24, 2021 by George Diamond

Lynchburg FC prevailed over FC Maritsa in a back and forth affair that ultimately ended 1-0 thanks to a strong finish from Tudor Barna in the 47th minute.

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying, FC Maritsa, Lynchburg FC

2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: FC Maritsa earn PK win after lengthy trip

October 20, 2021 by Brendan Doherty

A 1,500-mile trip, some biting wind, and a valiant display from the home side was not enough to stop FC Maritsa from earning a win on penalties against IASC Boom on Sunday night in Rochester.

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying, FC Maritsa, IASC Boom, Italian American Sport Club, Roc City Boom

2019 US Open Cup Qualifying: NTX Rayados cruises past FC Maritsa to extend qualification record

April 7, 2019 by John Lenard

NTX Rayados players celebrate during their Fourth Round match against FC Maritsa in the 2019 US Open Cup Open Division Local qualifying tournament. Photo: NTX Rayados

Maritsa, who traveled to Dallas from St. Louis, were unable to prevent Rayados from extending their Modern Era (1995-present) qualifying record as the home team came away with a 5-0 win.    

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2019 US Open Cup qualifying, FC Maritsa, NTX Rayados

2019 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 3: FC Maritsa braves cold, beats Livonia City in PKs

November 20, 2018 by David Hebestreit

Players from FC Maritsa and Livonia City FC battle for the ball during their 2019 US Open Cup qualifier. Photo: Nyle Ellis @nyleellis_

With the 7-6 shootout decision, FC Maritsa advances to the next round of the US Open Cup, which brings them one step closer to qualifying for the tournament for the first time in club history and to become the first amateur team from Missouri to qualify since the KC Athletics in 2010.

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2019 US Open Cup qualifying, FC Maritsa, Livonia City FC

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U.S. Open Cup History

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

  • 1935 National Challenge Cup Semifinals: After 29 days, Central Breweries win 3-game Western Final
  • 1995 US Open Cup: Rob Ukrop of Richmond Kickers voted TheCup.us Player of the Tournament
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  • 1995 US Open Cup Final: Richmond Kickers survive heat, beat El Paso Patriots in PKs to win title
  • 1995 US Open Cup Final Preview: El Paso Patriots hosting amateur Richmond Kickers in “El Sauna”

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