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2018 US Open Cup qualifying: Christos FC beats Phoenix SC to qualify, plans to “go farther” than last year

November 21, 2017 by Craig Tower

Christos FC pose for a team photo after their 2018 US Open Cup qualifying match against Phoenix SC. Photo: Christos FC

Christos FC wore down their open division qualifying visitors Phoenix SC on a sunny but windy day in Arnold, MD, taking the game 5-1 in front of approximately 50 fans. The hosts move on to the full Lamar Hunt US Open Cup for the second year in a row, while Phoenix SC will try again next year to qualify, having qualified last in 2011.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup qualifying, Christos FC, Phoenix SC

2018 US Open Cup qualifying: Late winner moves Phoenix SC closer to return trip to US Open Cup

October 23, 2017 by Matt Ralph

Players from Phoenix SC and West Chester United battle for the ball in a 2018 US Open Cup qualifying match. Photo: Matt Ralph

For one of the country’s oldest active clubs (est. 1926), Saturday’s victory puts Phoenix SC one win away from qualifying for the US Open Cup proper for the first time since 2011, where they lost to the Rochester Rhinos 2-1 in the first round.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup qualifying, Phoenix SC, West Chester United

2013 US Open Cup qualifying: Eastern Pennsylvania quarterfinal field complete (video)

November 16, 2012 by Josh Hakala

Cavalla FC, Quakertown, Junior Lone Star, Nether United and the Predators all advanced to the Quarterfinals which will take place Dec. 2.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2013 US Open Cup qualifying, Cavalla FC, Eastern PA, Junior Lone Star, Mayfair Celtic, Nether United, Phoenix SC, Plymouth Ultra, Quakertown, Ukrainian Nationals, Vereinigung Erzgebirge, West Chester United

2011 US Open Cup Chicago Fire bracket preview: Rochester Rhinos at Harrisburg City Islanders

June 20, 2011 by Gerald Barnhart

The four-time champion Chicago Fire will play the winner of a USL Pro showdown between giant-killers Harrisburg City Islanders and Rochester Rhinos.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2011 US Open Cup, Harrisburg City Islanders, Phoenix SC, Preview, Reading United AC, Rochester Rhinos

2011 US Open Cup First Round: Rochester survives Phoenix rally to win 2-1

June 15, 2011 by Chuck Nolan Jr.

The Rochester Rhinos jumped out to a 2-0 lead just after halftime, and held off a furious comeback attempt by USASA side Phoenix SC to hold on for a 2-1 victory at Sahlen’s Stadium in the First Round of the 2011 U.S. Open Cup.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2011 First Round, 2011 US Open Cup, Phoenix SC, Rochester Rhinos

Meet the USASA: Class of 2011

June 14, 2011 by Gerald Barnhart

Eight teams from the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA) have qualified for the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup and will attempt to become the 2011 tournament’s Cinderella story. Will we see another Dallas Roma FC run from 2006? No one knows, but once again, TheCup.us has taken the time to introduce soccer fans to these largely unknown clubs.

Filed Under: Meet the Underdogs, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2011 Meet the USASA, AAC Eagles, ASC New Stars, Des Moines Menace, Des Moines Menace USASA, Doxa Italia FC, DV8 Defenders, NY Pancyprian Freedoms, Phoenix SC, Regals FC

2011 Meet the USASA: Phoenix SC from Feasterville, Pa.

June 14, 2011 by Chuck Nolan Jr.

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 […]

Filed Under: Meet the Underdogs, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2011 Meet the USASA, Pennsylvania East, Philadelphia, Phoenix SC, Rochester Rhinos, USASA Region I

2011 US Open Cup qualifying: Cup veterans NY Pancyprian Freedoms qualify along with first timers Phoenix SC (Video)

May 22, 2011 by Gerald Barnhart

In two very contrasting USASA Region I semifinal matches, the three-time US Open Cup champion New York Pancyprian Freedoms qualified for the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup for the fifth time in the Pro Era with a dramatic 4-2 victory against Mass Premier Soccer while Phoenix SC of Philadelphia shutout Go Soccer FC 3-0 to advance to the tournament for the first time. Both clubs won on the road.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2011 US Open Cup qualifying, 2011 USASA Qualifying, 2011 USOC Qualifying, Bob Francis, Dan Murtagh, Dan Rudolph, Go-Soccer FC, Julio Cesar DoSantos, Mass Premier Soccer, Matt Hoff, NY Pancyprian Freedoms, Phoenix SC, Stefan Dimitrov

2011 US Open Cup qualifying: Home clubs sweep quarterfinals of USASA Region I tournament (Video)

May 2, 2011 by Josh Hakala

New York Pancyprian Freedoms vs. Danbury United

Home field proved to be a deciding factor on the day as each of the four hosts were victorious in the Quarterfinals of USASA Region I qualifying for the 2011 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Sunday afternoon. Moving onto the Semifinals were Go Soccer FC (NJ), Mass Premier Soccer (MA), NY Pancyprian Freedoms (East NY) and Phoenix SC (East PA).

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2011 US Open Cup qualifying, 2011 USASA Qualifying, 2011 USOC Qualifying, Chase Barbieri, Club Atletico Virginia, Danbury United, East Providence Sports, Go-Soccer FC, John Koutsounadis, Julio Cesar DoSantos, Maryland Bays, Mass Premier Soccer, Matthew Heitmann, NY Pancyprian Freedoms, Phoenix SC, Stefan Dimitrov, USASA Region I

2010 US Open Cup qualifying: First round of Region I tournament in the books (Video)

April 13, 2010 by Josh Hakala

The USASA Region I tournament that got underway this weekend, is the beginning of what will eventually send two clubs to the 2010 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The opening round which kicked off this weekend will be followed by the quarterfinals on May 2 and the semifinals on May 23. The two teams that […]

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2010 USASA Qualifying, Athletic Club, Boston Olympiakos, Brooklyn Italians, Charm City FC, Club Athletico Virginia, Danbury United, Emigrantes Das Ilhas, Erie Admirals, Fenerbahce USA, Go-Soccer FC, Jilly’s Bar & Grill, NY Pancyprian Freedoms, Phoenix SC, United German Hungarians

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