For only the second time in its nine year history, the New York Red Bulls Under-23 team is heading to the Second Round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup after getting by National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) side FC Motown on penalty kicks.
FC Motown
2017 US Open Cup Round 2: Graf’s goal, assist gives Rochester Rhinos a record 16th straight opening win
Rochester improves to 16-0-0 all-time against amateur sides in the US Open Cup and they haven’t lots a tournament opener since 2001.
2017 US Open Cup Round 1: FC Motown’s extra time free kick is enough to edge NJ Copa FC
FC Motown made a good impression in the club’s first-ever Lamar Hunt US Open Cup game. The amateur team from Morristown, NJ defeated New Jersey Copa FC 2-1 in extra time away from home.
2017 Meet the Underdogs: FC Motown went from coed team to US Open Cup in four years
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Three of the four teams that advanced in the opening weekend of Round 2 are newcomers to US Open Cup qualifying.
2015 US Open Cup qualifying: Amateur Cup to decide USASA Region I entry for first time
The opening round of the 2014 USASA Region I Amateur Cup took place on on April 13 with four teams moving one step closer to qualifying for the 2015 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.