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2018 US Open Cup Round 1: Pros from Miami FC 2 dominate Red Force FC

May 17, 2018 by Omar Moubayed

Miami FC 2 and Red Force FC players battle for the ball in their meeting in the 2018 US Open Cup. Photo: Miami FC 2

The Miami FC organization could not have asked for a better showing Wednesday night at FIU Soccer Stadium. Playing a goal kick away from the organization’s “home grounds”, Miami FC 2 laid out a statement match versus local qualifier Red Force FC, cruising to a 4-0 win.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup, Miami FC 2, Red Force

2018 Meet the Underdogs: Red Force FC return to US Open Cup hoping to shed underdog title

May 9, 2018 by Omar Moubayed

Red Force FC pose for a team photo in April of 2017. Photo: Red Force FC

Last year, we talked about how Red Force was a family affair. After their success in local tournaments and qualifying for the 2018 edition of the US Open Cup for the fourth time in six years, they are looking to shed the title of “underdog”.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, Meet the Underdogs, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup, Meet the Underdogs, Red Force

2018 US Open Cup qualifying: Miami Nacional suspended, fined for quitting match before halftime

December 4, 2017 by Josh Hakala

Trailing 4-0 in the 40th minute of a 2018 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup qualifying match October 22, Miami Nacional SC committed a foul on a Red Force FC player in the penalty box. The referee pointed to the spot and Red Force was given a chance to add a fifth goal to the one-sided […]

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup qualifying, Miami Nacional SC, Red Force

2018 US Open Cup Qualifying: Red Force FC advance after Miami Nacional quits before halftime

October 25, 2017 by Omar Moubayed

Two Miami-based clubs went at it in the second round of qualifying for the 105th edition of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. Red Force FC and Miami Nacional SC faced off at Ives Estates Park on Sunday afternoon with the goal of advancing to the next round of qualifying. While players from both squads showed up, it was evident only one turned up to play.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup qualifying, Miami Nacional SC, Red Force

2017 US Open Cup Round 1: Former pros lead the way to South Florida Surf’s 4-2 win over Red Force FC

May 9, 2017 by Josh Hakala

There was plenty of offense to be had as two of South Florida’s best amateur clubs kicked off the 2017 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The South Florida Surf took a lead early and in the second half, and wrapped up a 4-2 victory.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2017 US Open Cup, Red Force, South Florida Surf

2017 Meet the Underdogs: Miami’s Red Force FC is a family affair seeking to “compete with the very best”

May 7, 2017 by Harrison Huntley

When asked why his club entered the US Open Cup Red Force FC President Christina Vega simply said “we enter every year because it is the most prestigious tournament in the US, and we want to compete with the very best.”

Filed Under: Feature - Qualifying, Meet the Underdogs, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2017 US Open Cup, Meet the Underdogs, Red Force

2015 US Open Cup qualifying: North Carolina’s Triangle Brigade wins USASA Region III title over NTX Rayados

July 6, 2014 by Michael Berton

North Carolina-based Triangle Brigade won the tournament in their first attempt and are expected to join North Texas Rayados in the 2015 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.

Filed Under: US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2015 US Open Cup qualifying, 2015 USASA qualifying, Cajun SC, CD Motagua, NTX Rayados, Red Force, Triangle Brigade, USASA, USASA Region III

2014 US Open Cup Round 2: Laredo Heat edge Red Force in match marred by fight, five red cards (video)

May 16, 2014 by Robert Wilson

For the second Wednesday in a row, the group of amateur and former professional players that make up Red Force FC packed their bags and flew across the country, this time to Laredo, Texas, where, unfortunately for the Miami-based team, their US Open Cup dream ended in a wild 2-1 defeat to the Laredo Heat.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2014 Second Round, 2014 US Open Cup, Laredo Heat, Red Force

2014 US Open Cup Round 1: Red Force storms back to beat Colorado Rovers, earn rare Florida win

May 10, 2014 by Robert Wilson

It was a battle of amateur clubs featuring former professional players making their second consecutive trip to the tournament and a goal by David Olguin in the 81st minute was enough to send Red Force to a rare Florida victory.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2014 First Round, 2014 US Open Cup, Colorado Rovers, Red Force, USASA, USASA Region III, USSSA

2013 US Open Cup First Round: Ocala Stampede earn first tournament win, 4-2 over Red Force

May 17, 2013 by Michael Berton

It was a night of firsts for the Ocala Stampede of the PDL—the most important being the club’s first US Open Cup victory in the 100th incarnation of the storied tournament.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2013 First Round, 2013 US Open Cup, Ocala Stampede, PDL, Red Force, USASA Region III

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