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Meet the Underdogs

2022 Meet the Underdogs: Northern Virginia FC back in US Open Cup after two decades

March 30, 2022 by Sean Maslin

Northern Virginia FC Meet the Underdogs 2022 US Open Cup

They say Virginia is for lovers. While that may be true, it is also for some pretty good football as well.

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2022 Meet the Underdogs: No longer Bhoys, Lansdowne Yonkers continuing unprecedented success

March 23, 2022 by Michael Battista

Lansdowne Yonkers FC 2021 USASA Amateur Cup Champions

Despite their streak of 490 days without a loss ending, Lansdowne Yonkers can still be considered the front-runner in the group of open division local amateur teams.

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Meet the Underdogs, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, Lansdowne Bhoys FC, Lansdowne Yonkers FC, Meet the Underdogs

2022 Meet the Underdogs: San Fernando Valley FC bridging opportunity gap for young players

March 23, 2022 by Kathryne Padilla

San Fernando Valley FC 2022 US Open Cup Meet the Underdogs

Owners of San Fernando Valley FC built an organization that fulfilled their and their athletes’ dream of being able to bridge the gap between young athletes who wanted to continue competitive play beyond their youth years.

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, Meet the Underdogs, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, Meet the Underdogs, San Fernando Valley FC

2022 Meet the Underdogs: Lynchburg FC wants to put Virginia town on the map with USOC run

March 22, 2022 by George Diamond

Lynchburg FC

Lynchburg’s ownership are locals to the area and strived to make the team community driven.

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2022 Meet the Underdogs: Eight-month old Oyster Bay United making US Open Cup debut

March 22, 2022 by Grace Ott

Oyster Bay United 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying Meet the Underdogs

At this time last year, when in any normal year the US Open Cup would’ve been kicking off its opening round, Oyster Bay United FC did not exist.

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2022 Meet the Underdogs: Orlando FC Wolves bring strong resume to first Open Cup run

March 22, 2022 by Jeff Livezey

Orlando FC Wolves

One of the dark horses wolves of the Open Division Local entries for the 2022 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup are the Orlando FC Wolves.

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2022 Meet the Underdogs: City Soccer FC evolves from indoor facility, finds success outdoors

March 22, 2022 by Austin David

City Soccer 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying Meet the Underdogs

What started as an indoor facility in West Palm Beach, Florida has evolved into an outdoor team that has cultivated a soccer community for local players to showcase their talents.

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2022 Meet the Underdogs: Azteca FC faces longest road trip in US Open Cup return

March 20, 2022 by Jim Coppock

Azteca FC practice Meet the Underdogs 2022 US Open Cup

Denver, Colorado-based Azteca FC are set to make their third U.S. Open Cup appearance in a Wednesday evening visit to Tulsa, Oklahoma to face the NPSL’s Tulsa Athletic.

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2022 Meet the Underdogs: Escondido FC removing barriers leads to US Open Cup debut

March 20, 2022 by Jim Coppock

Escondido FC Meet the Underdogs 2022 US Open Cup

Alejandro (Alex) Garcia, a small business owner in Escondido, CA, founded Escondido FC with the goal of greater access in the community, with players able to play at little or no cost.

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, Meet the Underdogs, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, Escondido FC, Meet the Underdogs, UPSL

2022 Meet the Underdogs: Contra Costa FC making most of unique US Open Cup chance

March 20, 2022 by Joshua Taylor

Contra Costa vs Metro FC 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying

After the club secured a berth to the US Open Cup, Contra Costa FC have been busy building their roster for the tournament with veterans and adding younger players to their squad.

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, Meet the Underdogs, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, Contra Costa FC, Meet the Underdogs, National Premier Soccer League, NPSL

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U.S. Open Cup History

Clint Dempsey of the Seattle Sounders FC is shown a red card during a 2015 US Open Cup match against the Portland Timbers.

A history of violence against referees in US Open Cup

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