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2013 Meet the USASA: Dearborn Stars putting controversy behind them to debut in 100th US Open Cup

May 13, 2013 by Alejandro Zúñiga

Welcome to our continuing series of Meet the USASA features where we annually profile the clubs representing the United States Adult Soccer Association in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. Advancing from the four regional tournaments, these often unknown clubs have great stories to tell and each year, our goal is to allow fans to get to know them as they attempt to become this year’s Cinderella story.

Filed Under: Meet the Underdogs, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2013 Meet The USASA, Dearborn Stars SC, Meet the USASA, Michigan, USASA, USASA Region II

2011 US Open Cup qualifying: Detroit United repeat as Michigan champs, oust Soony Saad, Bucks ‘Reserves’ in OT (Video)

April 10, 2011 by Josh Hakala

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For the second year in a row, Detroit United has captured the Michigan Open Cup title and has punched their ticket to the USASA Region II tournament. They defeated a Michigan Bucks “reserve” squad registered under the name “MBSC Rush,” 2-1, in extra time with Tommy Eller scoring both goals for United, overcoming a goal by Soony Saad early in the second half.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2011 US Open Cup qualifying, 2011 USASA Qualifying, 2011 USOC Qualifying, Detroit United, Jeff Weiss, MBSC Rush, Michigan, Michigan Bucks, Ryan Mathe, Soony Saad, Tommy Eller

2010 US Open Cup qualifying: Detroit United edge Ann Arbor FC Elite to win Michigan Open Cup title

April 12, 2010 by Josh Hakala

The USASA Region II tournament is complete with Detroit United’s 1-0 win over their rival Ann Arbor FC Elite in the Michigan Open Cup championship. This was the third straight year that the two teams had met in the state competition, with Ann Arbor winning the first two years. 2010 Michigan Open Cup Final Sunday, […]

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2010 USASA Qualifying, Ann Arbor FC Elite, Detroit United, Michigan

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