San Nicolas FC of the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) is a young club, and it’s already building something of a reputation.
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Meet the Underdogs: GPS Massachusetts back for third straight US Open Cup seeking first tournament win
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.
Meet the Underdogs: PSA Elite returns strong core of players for 4th straight US Open Cup run
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.
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.
Meet the Underdogs: First-timers Chula Vista FC enter US Open Cup to build ‘a club for life’
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.
Meet the Underdogs: Greek American SC, winner of 4 US Open Cup titles, aiming for success in modern era
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.
Meet the Underdogs: Triangle Brigade, born out of UNC, representing North Carolina in US Open Cup debut (video)
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.
Meet the Underdogs: Harpo’s FC transitions from beer league team to USSSA champions, US Open Cup debutants
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).
Meet The Underdogs: Fan-owned San Francisco City brings US Open Cup, professional aspirations back to city
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).