In front of a rocking Finley Stadium, Chattanooga FC and Chattanooga Red Wolves needed penalties to separate the Scenic City’s two professional soccer teams in their first ever encounter.
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2025 US Open Cup Round 2: Clinical FC Tulsa too much for Forward Madison
FC Tulsa put just three shots on target but they all went in, and Tulsa goalkeeper Bryan Dowd made six saves as the USL Championship side held off a scrappy Forward Madison squad for a 3-1 win in Madison to advance to the third round of the US Open Cup on Wednesday evening.
2025 US Open Cup Round 2: 10-man Portland Hearts of Pine score late equalizer, oust Hartford Athletic in PKs
On a chilly April night in front of a packed crowd of 3,002 at Lewiston High School in Lewiston, Maine, the Portland Hearts of Pine pulled off the improbable: beating Hartford Athletic for their first upset win in just the club’s third match since its founding.
2025 US Open Cup Round 2: Zach Ryan, Ben Mines lead Loudoun United past Virginia Dream
In a highly anticipated matchup, Virginia Dream took on Loudoun United, hoping to prove their fortitude against a seasoned USL Championship squad. In the end Loudoun United would prevail, 4-2 to advance to the Third Round.
2025 US Open Cup Round 2: AV ALTA FC last minute OT goal eliminates LAFC 2
In a Southern California showdown as dramatic as it was physical, USL League One side AV ALTA FC bested MLS NEXT Pro’s Los Angeles FC 2, 2-1, in extra time.
2025 US Open Cup Round 2: Burrito Boys of El Farolito stun Monterey Bay with chaotic game-winner
A sparse but loyal crowd welcomed Monterey Bay FC (USL League One) and visitors El Farolito (NPSL) for the opening night of the Second Round of the 2025 US Open Cup. El Farolito entered the round as the sole-remaining club representing the National Premier Soccer League, as the other six were all eliminated in Round […]
2025 US Open Cup Round 2 Review: One amateur team left standing as 16 teams advance to Round 3
The Second Round of the 2025 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup is done and dusted with 16 victors still standing. An often chaotic two nights of action saw enough thrillers and last minute heroics to satisfy any adrenaline junkie.
2025 US Open Cup Round 2: South Georgia Tormenta need 3 go-ahead goals to fight off FORO SC
It was a Lamar Hunt US Open Cup instant classic Tuesday night in Statesboro, Georgia as South Georgia Tormenta defeated visiting FORO SC 3-2.
2025 US Open Cup Round 2: Marou’s OT goal gives Charlotte Independence first pro win in 10 years
While USL League One side Charlotte Independence and MLS NEXT Pro team Carolina Core FC have only met in preseason matches prior to the 2025 US Open Cup, the tension on the field was that of storied rivals that had something to prove.
2025 US Open Cup Round 2: Bonfiglio’s late winner helps Miami FC get revenge over Inter Miami II
On a warm and humid night at Chase Stadium, Miami FC’s experience and resilience proved decisive as they defeated a well-organized Inter Miami II side 1-0 in a tightly contested second-round matchup of the 2025 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.