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CCL resumes: Numbers show MLS improving; new format protects US & Mexican clubs

March 5, 2012 by Gerald Barnhart

As the CONCACAF Champions League returns to action this week with the Quarterfinals, Major League Soccer heads toward its greatest opportunity to win the confederation’s championship without serving as the event host. Improved performance away from home this year is arguably the key component to the league’s success.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: CONCACAF Champions League, Los Angeles Galaxy, Montreal Impact, Puerto Rico Islanders, Seattle Sounders MLS, Toronto FC

US Open Cup heroes Mike Fucito and Lamar Neagle make way for Eddie Johnson in Seattle

February 17, 2012 by Gerald Barnhart

The return of US international Eddie Johnson to Major League Soccer Friday created a bit of a stir across North America as the expansion Montreal Impact picked him up via allocation and proceeded to trade him to the Seattle Sounders in exchange for Mike Fucito and Lamar Neagle.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: Eddie Johnson, Lamar Neagle, Mike Fucito, Montreal Impact, Seattle Sounders MLS

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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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