Louisville City FC rode a little bit of luck and a lot of grit to beat Detroit City FC 3-1 in a penalty shootout after clawing out a 1-1 draw in extra time.
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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: Arizona United too much for in-state amateurs from FC Tucson
Back in 2013, in their US Open Cup debut, FC Tucson upset an Arizona-based USL team. This year, Arizona United made sure history didn’t repeat itself.
2016 US Open Cup Round 2: Colorado Springs Switchbacks end cup run of Harpo’s FC again
For the second year in a row the Colorado Springs Switchbacks have knocked Harpo’s FC out of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.
2016 US Open Cup Round 2: Sacramento Republic adds another amateur blowout to its tournament resume
The Sacramento Republic improve to 5-0-0 over the last three years against amateur teams with a 5-0 win over the NPSL’s CD Aguiluchos.
2016 US Open Cup Round 2: Charleston Battery advance after The Villages field ineligible player (updated)
The Battery had been eliminated by a Florida team for the third year in a row in penalty kicks, but that changed the next day when it was learned The Villages SC fielded an ineligible player.
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
2016 US Open Cup Round 2: Richmond Kickers strike early, cruise past Aromas Cafe FC, 4-0
Aromas Café visited the Richmond Kickers hoping to come out giant killers, but their hopes were squashed almost immediately and never revived.
2016 US Open Cup Round 2: OKC Energy survives dramatic PK shootout with Mississippi Brilla
Oklahoma City’s USL side advances to face intra-city foe Rayo OKC in the third round of the U.S. Open Cup. Rayo OKC, a first-year NASL side, will host the first-ever meeting of the two teams on June 1.
2016 US Open Cup Round 2: City Islanders oust West Chester United to continue 4th division dominance
The City Islanders are known for eliminating five MLS teams, but their record against amateur teams is worth noting as well at 12-1-0.