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Irvine Zeta FC

2024 US Open Cup Round 3: Monterey Bay FC’s Jerry Ayon debuts with brace in win vs. Irvine Zeta

April 18, 2024 by Greg Pool

Jerry Ayon of Monterey Bay FC dribbles the ball against Irvine Zeta in the Third Round of the 2024 US Open Cup. Photo: Kiera Winslow - Monterey Bay FC

Monterey Bay FC fielded a brand new lineup, scored early and then drained Irvine Zeta FC with a 2-1 win in the Third Round of the 2024 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.

Filed Under: 2024 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2024 US Open Cup, Irvine Zeta FC, Monterey Bay FC

2024 US Open Cup Round 2: Irvine Zeta takes advantage of early red card in 3-0 win over Ventura County FC

April 4, 2024 by Ignacio Cervantes

Players from Ventura County FC (left) and Irvine Zeta FC battle for the ball in a Second Round match in the 2024 US Open Cup. Photo: Mike Ortiz - mikeortizphotography.com

NISA side Irvine Zeta FC reaped the benefits of a 16th minute red card to Ventura County FC’s Nicolas Schelotto and held the MLS NEXT Pro outfit to one shot on goal in a 3-0 win at Dignity Health Sports Park Track & Field Stadium on Wednesday.

Filed Under: 2024 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2024 US Open Cup, Irvine Zeta FC, Ventura County FC

2024 US Open Cup Round 1: Irvine Zeta use early banger to hold off Amateur Cup champs in USOC debut

March 22, 2024 by Ignacio Cervantes

Players from Irvine Zeta FC and Meso America battle for the ball in the First Round of the 2024 US Open Cup. Photo: NISA

In its first official match in history, new NISA club Irvine Zeta FC squeaked out a victory to advance into the Second Round of the 2024 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. Amateur side SC MesoAmerica, winners of the 2023 USASA National Amateur Cup, battled to the end but Zeta midfielder Shinya Kadono’s first half thunderbolt […]

Filed Under: 2024 US Open Cup, Amateur Cup, Feature - Amateur Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2024 US Open Cup, Irvine Zeta FC, MesoAmerica FC

2024 US Open Cup Qualifying Final Round: Irvine Zeta’s early goal sets tone in win vs. Temecula FC

November 20, 2023 by Kathryne Padilla

A goal in the 2nd minute set the tempo for Irvine Zeta FC to defeat Temecula FC 3-1 in the “Win & You’re In” round of the Open Division Local qualifying tournament for the 2024 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.

Filed Under: 2024 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2024 US Open Cup, 2024 US Open Cup Qualifying, Irvine Zeta FC, Temecula 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
  • 1995 US Open Cup Final: Jeff Causey of Richmond Kickers voted TheCup.us Player of Round
  • 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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