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2018 US Open Cup Round 2: Nashville SC wins the inaugural “El Nashico” with Inter Nashville FC

May 20, 2018 by David Walker

Tucker Hume of Nashville SC scores one of his two goals against Inter Nashville FC in the Second Round of the 2018 US Open Cup. Photo: Nashville SC

Some local wag named this derby match “El Nashico”. It’s unclear if this nickname will survive – it’s actually unclear if Nashville will still have two teams after MLS comes to town – but for tonight it’s a rivalry.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup, Inter Nashville, Nashville SC

2018 US Open Cup Round 1: Chuka Aruh of Inter Nashville wins TheCup.us Player of the Round

May 15, 2018 by David Walker

The award is voted on by the staff at TheCup.us and a select panel from the North American Soccer Reporters.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup, Inter Nashville, Player of the Round

2018 US Open Cup Round 1: Aruh’s first half hat trick helps Inter Nashville stun PDL champion Charlotte Eagles

May 12, 2018 by Drew Bartow

Inter Nashville celebrate their 6-1 win over the Charlotte Eagles in the 2018 US Open Cup. Photo: Inter Nashville

Inter Nashville was playing in their first-ever US Open Cup game while the Eagles were playing in their 27th, but experience didn’t matter as Nashville dominated Charlotte from the opening whistle, winning 6-1 to advance to Round 2.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup, Charlotte Eagles, Inter Nashville

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