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.
San Diego Flash
2015 US Open Cup qualifying: FC Tacoma crushes well-traveled San Diego Flash to complete 2015 tournament field (with complete list)
With a 6-1 win over the San Diego Flash, FC Tacoma 253 became the 91st and final entry into the 102nd edition of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.
2015 US Open Cup qualifying: San Diego Flash need penalty kicks to join NPSL West’s final four (video)
On Saturday, the Flash repeated as NPSL Southwest Conference tournament winners, moving them on to a one-game playoff against Northwest Conference champion FC Tacoma 253. The game will be played on Sunday, Mar. 22 at Memorial Stadium in Seattle with the winner qualifying for the 2015 US Open Cup.
San Diego Flash CEO Clent Alexander, a champion for soccer, passes away
Clent Alexander, the CEO of the NPSL’s San Diego Flash, passed away on Saturday, but not before touching the lives of the soccer community in and around his home city, but here at TheCup.us.
2014 US Open Cup Round 2: San Diego Flash forfeit match vs. PSA Elite after home field becomes unavailable (UPDATED)
With the match less than 24 hours away, there has been no announcement of a replacement venue and it may be too late for a change, but no official announcement has been made.
2014 US Open Cup Round 1: San Diego Flash advance after SC Corinthians forfeit
As the Flash were preparing to host their first round match at Mira Mesa High School, team officials from their opponent, US Club Socer representative SC Corinthians USA contacted them to tell them that they will have to forfeit the match.
2014 US Open Cup qualifying: NPSL’s San Diego Flash back after 13 years; CD Aguiluchos USA to debut in 2014
Two west coast National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) teams have presumably qualified for the 2014 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup with wins Saturday.
NPSL qualifying tournament: FC Hasental gets first win over San Diego Flash to qualify for first US Open Cup (video)
After the Sacramento Gold punched their ticket with a 5-2 win over the Sonoma County Sol last Saturday, FC Hasental earned their first Open Cup berth with a 2-0 win over the San Diego Flash.
2013 US Open Cup qualifying: Saturday’s NPSL “Win & You’re In” to decide who will join Sacramento Gold in Open Cup (video)
The San Diego Flash will host the “Win & You’re In” match against FC Hasental on March 30 at 5 p.m. local time at Del Norte High School.
2013 US Open Cup qualifying: NPSL West tournament continues this weekend; Sacramento Gold qualify (UPDATED)
Of the six remaining teams, just two will advance to the US Open Cup, and according to NPSL officials, both will begin play in Round 1.