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2014 US Open Cup Round 1: Red Force storms back to beat Colorado Rovers, earn rare Florida win
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.
2015 US Open Cup qualifying: Amateur Cup to decide USASA Region I entry for first time
The opening round of the 2014 USASA Region I Amateur Cup took place on on April 13 with four teams moving one step closer to qualifying for the 2015 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.
2013 US Open Cup Second Round: Dayton Dutch Lions down Dearborn during meltdown in OT 4-1
A year ago the Dayton Dutch Lions were still winless in league play as they narrowly advanced in the Second Round and stunned the Columbus Crew in the Third Round en route to a surprising run to the tournament Quarterfinals. This year the side is much improved and have a pair of three-goal wins in the tournament heading into their rematch with the Crew in the Third Round, but the hosts needed overtime before the amateur Dearborn Stars from the USASA collapsed under the weight of several red cards and three unanswered tallies at Dayton’s Miami Valley Hospital Stadium.
2013 US Open Cup Second Round: Richmond pull away from Icon FC to set up another rematch with DC United
Despite some early setbacks, the USL Pro’s Richmond Kickers sent Icon FC of the USASA home packing, 4-1 Tuesday night. Icon FC, anchored by former US international Danny Szetela, didn’t go without a fight, however, tallying an early goal and holding tough until late in a rough, chippy affair.
Meet the USASA: Class of 2013
Will a club imitate Dallas Roma FC’s famous run in 2006? Or Cal FC in 2012? These questions are yet to be answered, but we can introduce you to the amateur sides that will be taking the field in Round 1.
2013 Meet the USASA: North Texas Rayados hoping youth, talent will help second straight US Open Cup run
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 to know them as they attempt to become this year’s Cinderella story.
2013 Meet the USASA: Dearborn Stars putting controversy behind them to debut in 100th US Open Cup
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 to know them as they attempt to become this year’s Cinderella story.
2013 US Open Cup qualifying: Icon FC wins New Jersey title to complete USASA Region I field
On a cold night at Montville Community Park in Montville, NJ, Icon FC came out victorious, defeating Polonia Wallington 4-0 to win their first New Jersey Open Cup title.
2013 US Open Cup qualifying: RWB Adria from Illinois becomes first regional entry
Qualifying for the 2013 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup has technically begun, as the registration deadline for the Illinois state tournament has passed.