La Maquina become just the second amateur team in the Modern Era to win their first two US Open Cup matches in club history by way of shutout.
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2016 US Open Cup Round 1: Well-traveled first-timers La Maquina eliminate Timbers U23s, 2-0
La Maquina, a team that qualified for Open Cup play last fall before being suspended by its league following an altercation at the end of a playoff match, bested the Portland Timbers U23s 2-0 Wednesday night at Providence Park.
2016 US Open Cup qualifying: Former Chivas player helps La Maquina eliminate 2015 darlings Chula Vista FC, 4-0 (video)
La Maquina could be the new darlings of the US Open Cup, as they eliminated Chula Vista FC 4-0 to earn a spot in the final round of the open division qualifying tournament.