Fielding a squad of local talent and college players just off for the summer, Des Moines moved onto the next round of the U.S. Open Cup with a 2-1 win over Madison Fire SC in front of a home crowd at Valley Stadium. A more complete squad will be ready for Saint Louis FC on next Wednesday, May 20, in St. Louis, Mo.
Madison Fire
Meet the Underdogs: Madison Fire make US Open Cup debut representing Wisconsin
On a night that will feature exclusively players who aren’t being paid to play, the Madison Fire might best exemplify the “Sunday League” amateur teams that decided to try their luck on a higher level in the national tournament.