A ten minute spurt to begin the second half was all DC United needed to defeat the Richmond Kickers of USL-2 2-0 in the Third Round of the US Open Cup. Jamie Moreno got the ball past Richmond keeper Ronnie Pascal at 47′, and Santino Quaranta followed suit at 56′.
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Chances of National Soccer Hall of Fame staying in Oneonta: ‘Slim’
The National Soccer Hall of Fame recently announced that, after 30 years, they were closing after Labor Day. Jack Huckel, the Director of Museum and Archives, took time to speak with TheCup.us about what’s next for the Oneonta, NY-based soccer mecca.
Kasey Keller named TheCup.us Player of the Tournament, Fredy Montero MVP of Final
There were many reasons for the Sounders’ run to their first trophy, but leading the way was the play of goalkeeper Kasey Keller, who has been named TheCup.us Player of the Tournament. Keller was in goal for all four of the Sounders’ narrow victories, each of them decided by a single goal.
Seattle Sounders: 2009 Open Cup Champions video bonanza
With the Seattle Sounders winning the 2009 US Open Cup, there is a wealth of online video coverage being put out by the Sounders’ official website, SoundersFC.com. Below you can find video highlights of the Open Cup Final, a compilation of highlights of the club’s entire run through the tournament, and some looks behind the scenes as […]
2009 US Open Cup Final: Seattle Sounders become 2nd MLS expansion team to win title
The Seattle Sounders earned a trophy in their first year in MLS, winning the 2009 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup by defeating DC United 2-1 at RFK Stadium, denying United a repeat. Seattle makes history as the first MLS expansion team to lift the Open Cup trophy since the Chicago Fire won the tournament in 1998.
2009 Semifinals: DC United still has Rochester’s number, advance to Open Cup Final
Defending US Open Cup champion DC United, who had to qualify just to get into the 2009 tournament, is one win away from defending their title after a 2-1 Semifinal victory over the Rochester Rhinos. Boyzzz Khumalo’s 82nd minute goal spoiled the Rhinos’ attempt to return to the Open Cup Final for the first time since their historic title run in 1999 and earned DC a chance to win their second straight championship on their home field.
DC United will host the Seattle Sounders at RFK Stadium on September 2. For United it is their fourth Final appearance and will host the championship game for the third time. In the two previous title games at RFK, they have won both of them (1996, 2008).
2009 Second Round: Timbers pull away at the end against NPSL’s Sonoma County Sol
The upstart Sonoma County Sol of the NPSL gave Portland a game for 87 minutes, but eventually wound up on the wrong side of the 3-0 score line, sending the USL-1 Timbers to a eagerly anticipated match against the Seattle Sounders F.C. in the Third Round.
Portland opened the scoring in the 7th minute, when George Josten beat Sol goalkeeper Juan Sosa for the early 1-0 lead. The game Sol held the Timbers to the lone goal until the Mandjou Keita scored twice in the final three minutes, both off assists from Brian Farber.
2009 Second Round: Ocean City Barons last amateur team left after 1-0 extra time upset over Real Maryland
The Ocean City Barons are the lone amateur club remaining in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup after a 1-0 overtime win over Real Maryland of the USL Second Division. The difference in the match was a JT Noone penalty kick in the 108th minute after a Monarchs player was called for a handball off an Ocean City corner kick.
2009 First Round: Ocean City Barons fly by Crystal Palace Baltimore again; first PDL upset of 2009
The Ocean City Barons became the first PDL team to beat a USL professional squad in the 2009 tournament, winning a 3-0 decision over Crystal Palace Baltimore of the USL Second Division. Baltimore was attempting to avenge a 1-0 upset in the First Round of the 2007 tournament at the hands of the Barons. That game two years ago was also played at “The Beach House” in Ocean City and for the Barons, it was their third upset of a pro team in franchise history.
2009 First Round: Cleveland City Stars ignore poor league form, shutout St. Louis 3-0
The Cleveland City Stars found a bright spot in what has otherwise been a dark season, knocking off the PDL’s St. Louis Lions 3-0, and advancing to the second round of the U.S. Open Cup.
Cleveland opened the scoring after 27 minutes, when Ryan Stewart headed home a Roland Aguilera corner kick.