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Which PDL teams will qualify for 2019 US Open Cup?

July 13, 2018 by Josh Hakala

The Des Moines Menace celebrate a goal against the St. Louis Lions in the PDL regular season finale on July 13, 2018. The 3-1 win clinched the PDL regular season title for the Menace. Photo: Des Moines Menace

This weekend is the final weekend of the PDL, so teams and fans will not only be scoreboard watching for playoff positioning, but also to try to move up in the overall league standings to improve their chances of qualifying for next year’s US Open Cup.

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2019 US Open Cup, 2019 US Open Cup qualifying, PDL

2018 US Open Cup Round 1: Timbers U-23s shut out Kitsap with a little help from the Pumas

May 9, 2018 by Jeremiah Braeback

Former division rivals, the Portland Timbers U-23s and the Kitsap Pumas squared off in the 2018 US Open Cup for the first time since Kitsap left for the NPSL. Photo: Allison Andrews | SoccerCityUSA.com

The Portland Timbers Under-23s punched their ticket to the Second Round of the 2018 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup by defeating the visiting Kitsap Pumas 5-0.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup, Kitsap Pumas, NPSL, PDL, Portland Timbers U23s

Which PDL teams will play in the 2018 US Open Cup?

August 4, 2017 by Josh Hakala

The Western Mass Pioneers were eliminated by Boston City (NPSL) in penalty kicks in the 2017 US Open Cup First Round. Photo: Western Mass Pioneers

It’s never too early to start looking ahead to the 2018 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.

Filed Under: Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup, 2018 US Open Cup qualifying, PDL

Which PDL teams will qualify for the 2017 US Open Cup?

July 18, 2016 by Ian Foster

With the Premier Development League (PDL) playoffs kicking off today, let’s take a look at the probable and possible qualifiers to next year’s Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.

Filed Under: Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2017 US Open Cup, PDL

2016 US Open Cup Round 4: After 70 minute scare, Seattle Sounders pull away from PDL’s Kitsap Pumas, 2-0

June 17, 2016 by Nick Schiffler

Cristian Roldan and Joevin Jones scored second-half goals to send the Sounders past the Kitsap Pumas at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwil, Wash.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2016 US Open Cup, Kitsap Pumas, MLS, PDL, Seattle Sounders MLS

2016 US Open Cup Round 3: New York Cosmos begin Cup run with second straight shutout of Jersey Express

June 7, 2016 by Michael Anderer

For the third year in a row, the Cosmos began their US Open Cup run with a shutout of an amateur club.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2016 Third Round, 2016 US Open Cup, Jersey Express, NASL, New York Cosmos, PDL

2016 US Open Cup Round 3: San Antonio FC rallies to avoid upset, beats Des Moines Menace, 2-1

June 5, 2016 by Brandon Gee

San Antonio avoided being the 8th upset victim of the Des Moines Menace with a 2-1 comeback victory.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2016 Third Round, 2016 US Open Cup, Des Moines Menace, PDL, San Antonio FC

2016 US Open Cup Round 3: Kitsap Pumas do their homework, stun Sacramento Republic

June 2, 2016 by Evan Ream

kitsap pumas logo

Or for the Premier Development League’s Kitsap Pumas in its 3-1 victory over against the USL’s Sacramento Republic FC, a massive scouting report put together by a former Sports Illustrated writer.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2016 Third Round, 2016 US Open Cup, Kitsap Pumas, PDL, Sacramento Republic, USL

2016 US Open Cup Round 2: Des Moines Menace add to upset resume, 2-0 over Tulsa Roughnecks

May 23, 2016 by Ian Knighton

The Menace defeated a professional team for the seventh time in club history, which ranks second most in the Modern Era among amateur clubs.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2016 Second Round, 2016 US Open Cup, Des Moines Menace, PDL, Tulsa Roughnecks, USL

2016 US Open Cup Round 2: Arizona United too much for in-state amateurs from FC Tucson

May 21, 2016 by Ted Prezelski

Back in 2013, in their US Open Cup debut, FC Tucson upset an Arizona-based USL team. This year, Arizona United made sure history didn’t repeat itself.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2016 Second Round, 2016 US Open Cup, Arizona United SC, FC Tucson, PDL, USL

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