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Steve Zakuani

2010 US Open Cup semifinals: Nate Jaqua wins second straight Player of the Round award

September 16, 2010 by Josh Hakala

Nate Jaqua of the Seattle Sounders has won TheCup.us Player of the Round award for his two-goal performance in the semifinals of the 2010 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. Jaqua scored two of the Sounders’ three goals in a 3-1 win over Chivas USA to punch their ticket to their second straight Open Cup final. He edged out teammate Steve Zakuani for the honor, who assisted on two of the three goals.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2010 Player of the Round, 2010 Semifinals, Nate Jaqua, Player of the Round, Seattle Sounders MLS, Steve Zakuani

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Ben Miller FC - 1920 National Challenge Cup champions

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