The head coach of the amateur Rochester River Dogz, a “farm team” for the NPSL's Rochester Lancers, Doug Miller doesn't mind using his former team's historic run as the last non-MLS team to win the competition as motivation for his players.
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2018 Meet the Underdogs: NTX Rayados preps for record 7th straight US Open Cup run
NTX Rayados find themselves back in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup for the seventh year in a row, the longest streak of any open division local entry in the Modern Era (1995-present).
2017 US Open Cup qualifying: Brick Lions rally with five straight goals to overcome VE on the road
In their US Open Cup qualifying debut, the Brick Lions from New Jersey earn the comeback victory and will host their second round match.
Controversial goal fuels shorthanded LA Galaxy to 4-1 extra time win over La Maquina
The Galaxy played more than 100 minutes with 10 men as Rafael Garcia received a straight red card in the 17th minute.
2016 US Open Cup Round 3: Former Chivas forward, record-setting defense earn La Maquina date with LA Galaxy
Former Chivas de Guadalajara forward Edwin Borboa scored twice as La Maquina (UPSL) continues its run in the US Open Cup with a 2-0 victory over fellow UPSL team LA Wolves FC.
2016 US Open Cup Round 3: Rochester Rhinos play role of giant with 2-0 win over Lansdowne Bhoys
The Rochester Rhinos are known as giant killers, but they are also dominant against amateur clubs. They improved to 16-0-0 all-time against amateur clubs with a win over Lansdowne Bhoys.
2016 Meet the Underdogs: La Maquina fighting to earn respect in inaugural US Open Cup run
The talented Southern California club is rebounding after getting suspended for an entire season by the UPSL.
2016 US Open Cup Round 2: LA Wolves hand Orange County Blues 3rd straight loss to amateur team
For the third year in a row, and the fourth time in the last six years, the Orange County Blues are being sent home by an amateur team.
2016 US Open Cup Round 2: La Maquina earn second straight shutout, 2-0 over Sacramento Gold
La Maquina become just the second amateur team in the Modern Era to win their first two US Open Cup matches in club history by way of shutout.
2016 US Open Cup Round 2: Rochester Rhinos stampede Southie FC in record blowout
The Rhinos broke the club record for goals in a US Open Cup