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Things you should know about the Third Round of the US Open Cup

May 27, 2016 by Chuck Nolan Jr.

Since the expanded format in 1997, a PDL team has failed to reach the third round only four times (1998, 2002, 2007, 2008). The recent struggles can be attributed to the fact that in 2007, the format was changed so that all non-MLS teams began the tournament in the first round, unlike previous tournaments where PDL teams were matched up with USASA or other PDL clubs.

Filed Under: Feature - History, US Open Cup, US Open Cup History Tagged With: Arizona Sahuaros, Carolina Dynamo, Dante Washington, DC United, Everett BigFoot, Harrisburg City Islanders, Los Angeles Galaxy, Ocean City Barons/South Jersey Barons, Richmond Kickers, Roland Aguilera, San Diego Flash, Seattle Sounders USL, Things You Should Know, Virginia Beach Mariners, Wilmington Hammerheads

Things you should know about the Second Round of the US Open Cup (Modern Era)

May 17, 2016 by Josh Hakala

Kiley Couch of Dallas Roma FC (left) challenges for the ball against Romario of Miami FC during their Second Round match during the 2006 US Open Cup. Photo: Dallas Roma FC

Who holds the Second Round attendance record for the Modern Era of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup? How many Open Division teams have won Second Round games? What was the most lopsided game? We have all of those answers and much much

Filed Under: US Open Cup, US Open Cup History Tagged With: Arizona Sahuaros, Bavarian SC, Boulder Rapids Reserves, Cape Cod Crusaders, Carolina Dynamo, Central Coast Roadrunners, Chicago Fire PDL, Chicago Sockers, Dallas Roma FC, DC United, Des Moines Menace, El Paso Patriots, Fresno Fuego, Kirk Wilson, Miami FC, Michigan Bucks, New Jersey Stallions, Ocean City Barons/South Jersey Barons, Reading Rage, Seattle Sounders Select, Tampa Bay Mutiny, Things You Should Know, Worcester Wildfire

2014 US Open Cup Round 2: NY Greek American Atlas beats Ocean City Nor’easters to snap tournament losing streak

May 18, 2014 by Greg Orlandini

Josh Trott scored both goals as the four-time US Open Cup champions beat the Nor’easters 2-0 to earn their first tournament win of the Modern Professional Era.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2014 Second Round, 2014 US Open Cup, New York Greek American Atlas, Ocean City Barons/South Jersey Barons

2013 US Open Cup Third Round: Philadelphia Union top Ocean City Nor’easters 2-1 in dramatic finish

May 30, 2013 by Michael Berton

In a dramatic finish, the Philadelphia Union were nearly forced into overtime when the amateur PDL Ocean City Nor’easters scored in the 90th minute, but a stoppage time winner from Brian Carroll gave the MLS club the 2-1 win in the Third Round and a showdown with DC United in the Fourth Round.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2013 Third Round, 2013 US Open Cup, Ocean City Barons/South Jersey Barons, Philadelphia Union

2013 US Open Cup Second Round: Ocean City upsets Pittsburgh, files protest in hopes of hosting Philadelphia Union in Round 3

May 22, 2013 by Ed Rue

The Nor’easters emerged victorious 1-0 thanks to a stout defense and a 68th minute goal by Ken Tribbet to give the club their fifth upset of a professional team in team history.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2013 Second Round, 2013 US Open Cup, Ocean City Barons/South Jersey Barons, PDL, Pittsburgh Riverhounds, USL Pro

2013 US Open Cup First Round: Ocean City Nor’easters storm the Red Bulls U23s, 2-0

May 16, 2013 by Ed Rue

The first round of the 2013 U.S. Open Cup kicked off last night in Ocean City, New Jersey with the Ocean City Nor’easters playing host to the Red Bulls New York U23 squad.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2013 First Round, 2013 US Open Cup, New York Red Bulls U23s, NPSL, Ocean City Barons/South Jersey Barons, PDL

Meet the 16 Premier Development League teams entering the 2013 US Open Cup

March 5, 2013 by Josh Hakala

Michigan Bucks vs. Chicago Fire - 2012 Third Round

A dozen clubs are making a return appearance in the event, including 10 that were in the tournament this past year. Four sides will be making their US Open Cup debuts in 2013.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2013 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, 2013 US Open Cup, 2013 US Open Cup qualifying, Austin Aztex, Carolina Dynamo, Des Moines Menace, FC Tucson, GPS Portland Phoenix, Laredo Heat, Michigan Bucks, Ocala Stampede, Ocean City Barons/South Jersey Barons, Orlando City U-23s/Central Florida Kraze, PDL, Portland Timbers U23s, Premier Development League, Reading United AC, Real Colorado Foxes, River City Rovers, Seattle Sounders U23s, Tacoma Tide, Ventura County Fusion

Source: 2013 US Open Cup to feature 16 Premier Development League teams

January 14, 2012 by Josh Hakala

According to sources at the United Soccer Leagues’ annual general meeting in Tampa, Fla., the Premier Development League will have 16 entries into the 2013 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup for the second straight year.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2013 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, 2013 US Open Cup, 2013 US Open Cup qualifying, Austin Aztex, Carolina Dynamo, Des Moines Menace, FC Tucson, GPS Portland Phoenix, Laredo Heat, Michigan Bucks, Ocala Stampede, Ocean City Barons/South Jersey Barons, Orlando City U-23s/Central Florida Kraze, PDL, Portland Timbers U23s, Premier Development League, Reading United AC, Real Colorado Foxes, River City Rovers, Seattle Sounders U23s, Tacoma Tide, Ventura County Fusion

2011 US Open Cup qualifying (PDL East): Reading & Western Mass qualify; Carolina Dynamo clinch via tiebreakers

May 21, 2011 by Tavio Palazzolo

US Open Cup qualifying for the Premier Development League is already underway for 2011 as the season began on April 30. It is arguably the most exciting portion of the event for the league as the task of qualifying can be more daunting than the professional opponents awaiting them in the tournament proper. In the […]

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2011 PDL Qualifying, 2011 US Open Cup qualifying, 2011 USOC Qualifying, Brooklyn Knights, Carolina Dynamo, Central Jersey Spartans, Fredericksburg Hotspur, Jersey Express, Long Island Rough Riders, MPS Portland Phoenix, New Jersey Rangers, Northern Virginia Royals, Ocean City Barons/South Jersey Barons, PDL, Reading United AC, Real Maryland Monarchs, Seacoast United Phantoms/New Hampshire Phantoms, Vermont Voltage, Virginia Beach Piranhas, West Virginia Chaos, Westchester Flames, Western Mass Pioneers

Breakdown for 2011 USL PDL US Open Cup Qualifying: Eastern Conference

April 15, 2011 by Gerald Barnhart

In the second of our four previews of PDL qualifying, we take a look at the Eastern Conference which features three different divisions all fighting to send their best team to the tournament.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2011 PDL Qualifying, 2011 US Open Cup qualifying, Brooklyn Knights, Carolina Dynamo, Central Jersey Spartans, Fredericksburg Hotspur, Jersey Express, Long Island Rough Riders, MPS Portland Phoenix, New Jersey Rangers, Northern Virginia Royals, Ocean City Barons/South Jersey Barons, PDL, Reading United AC, Real Maryland Monarchs, Seacoast United Phantoms/New Hampshire Phantoms, Vermont Voltage, Virginia Beach Piranhas, West Virginia Chaos, Westchester Flames, Western Mass Pioneers

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