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West Chester United FC

2019 US Open Cup Round 2: Eddie Opoku helps Birmingham Legion make Alabama soccer history

May 17, 2019 by John Fuller

With the 4-1 win over West Chester United, the Birmingham Legion FC not only becomes the first Alabama team to participate in the US Open Cup, but they become the first Alabama team to WIN a US Open Cup game. | Graphic by Dallas Kreil | IG: @dak_design

USL Championship expansion side Birmingham Legion FC defeated NPSL team West Chester United 4-1 in the first US Open Cup game in club history Wednesday evening before 3,307 fans at BBVA Compass Field in Birmingham, Alabama.

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2019 US Open Cup, Birmingham Legion, West Chester United FC

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