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Meet the Underdogs

2016 Meet the Underdogs: UPSL champ San Nicolas survive brawl, ready to make US Open Cup debut

May 3, 2016 by Dennis Pope

San Nicolas FC of the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) is a young club, and it’s already building something of a reputation.

Filed Under: Meet the Underdogs, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: Meet the Underdogs, San Nicolas FC, UPSL, USASA

Meet the Underdogs: GPS Massachusetts back for third straight US Open Cup seeking first tournament win

May 13, 2015 by Sean Donahue

Bay State Soccer League (BSSL) side Global Premier Soccer Massachusetts (GPS) is set to kick off its 2015 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup campaign on Wednesday against the USL-PDL Seacoast United Phantoms at Buckingham Browne and Nichols School in Cambridge, Mass. at 8 p.m.

Filed Under: Feature - Qualifying, Meet the Underdogs, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2015 US Open Cup, GPS Massachusetts, Meet the Underdogs, USASA

Meet the Underdogs: PSA Elite returns strong core of players for 4th straight US Open Cup run

May 13, 2015 by Jose M. Romero

The Orange County-based club makes its fourth consecutive Open Cup appearance this year, opening on May 13 against Golden State Misioneros FC at East L.A. College’s Weingart Stadium.

Filed Under: Feature - Qualifying, Meet the Underdogs, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: Meet the Underdogs, PSA Elite, USASA

Meet the Underdogs: Madison Fire make US Open Cup debut representing Wisconsin

May 12, 2015 by Eric Anderson

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.

Filed Under: Feature - Qualifying, Meet the Underdogs, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: Madison Fire, Meet the Underdogs, USASA

Meet the Underdogs: First-timers Chula Vista FC enter US Open Cup to build ‘a club for life’

May 12, 2015 by Ted Prezelski

Chula Vista FC’s academy works in the shadows of both the Nomads academy in La Jolla and Tijuana’s academy on the other side of the border.

Filed Under: Feature - Qualifying, Meet the Underdogs, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: Chula Vista FC, Meet the Underdogs, USASA

Meet the Underdogs: Greek American SC, winner of 4 US Open Cup titles, aiming for success in modern era

May 12, 2015 by Jack Cumming

This Astoria-based neighborhood club, which is a long-time member of the historic New York Cosmopolitan League, has a rich history in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, winning the crown four times: in 1967, 1968, 1969 and 1974.

Filed Under: Feature - Qualifying, Meet the Underdogs, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: Meet the Underdogs, New York Greek American Atlas, USASA

Meet the Underdogs: Triangle Brigade, born out of UNC, representing North Carolina in US Open Cup debut (video)

May 11, 2015 by Michael Berton

For Triangle Brigade FC coach Jason Sisneros, every moment is an educational opportunity. Each game, each practice, each tournament is a chance to learn and grow with the overall goal to create an elite level of amateur soccer in North Carolina and the surrounding region.

Filed Under: Feature - Qualifying, Meet the Underdogs, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2015 US Open Cup, Meet the Underdogs, Triangle Brigade FC, USASA

Meet the Underdogs: Harpo’s FC transitions from beer league team to USSSA champions, US Open Cup debutants

April 23, 2015 by Josh Hakala

Harpo’s FC, which is sponsored by a local bar, Harpo’s Sports Grill, will be making its first-ever appearance in the US Open Cup. Founded in 1997 as a ‘rec league team,’ Harpo’s has gradually grown into one of the regional powers in the Colorado Amateur Soccer League (CASL).

Filed Under: Feature - Qualifying, Meet the Underdogs, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: Harpo's FC, Meet the Underdogs, USSSA

Meet The Underdogs: Fan-owned San Francisco City brings US Open Cup, professional aspirations back to city

April 23, 2015 by Evan Ream

In less than a year of existence, San Francisco City has become the first amateur club from the city to qualify for the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup in nearly 20 years. City will kick off its first-ever cup run on April 25 with a home game at Kezar Stadium against Cal FC (USASA).

Filed Under: Feature - Qualifying, Meet the Underdogs, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: Meet the Underdogs, San Francisco City FC, US Club Soccer

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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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