On a rainy night in Clovis, Calif., Sacramento Republic FC secured its place in the Round of 32 of the 111th US Open Cup with a commanding 4–0 victory over Valley 559 FC.
Valley 559 FC
2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Former MLS player leads Valley 559 to upset win in debut
The 559 defeated the 661 in the FIrst Round of the 2026 US Open Cup.
2026 US Open Cup Qualifying: Espinoza’s late free kick helps Valley 559 FC finally qualify
Valley 559 FC traveled nearly 900 miles for one more shot at US Open Cup history, and on a windy Saturday night at Interbay Stadium, the Fresno side finally claimed it.
2025 US Open Cup Qualifying: Inter San Francisco qualifies again with 9-goal OT shootout with Valley 559
It was do-or-die in the Bay on Sunday night, and Leo Lazaro’s extra time heroics proved the difference as Inter San Francisco edged past Valley 559 FC, 5-4, at James P. Lang Field.