It doesn’t get more clutch than scoring an equalizer in stoppage time of extra time, but that’s exactly what FORO SC’s Kyle Bennett did in the Dallas-based amateur side’s First Round match in the 2024 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The goal sent their road game against reigning MLS NEXT Pro champs Austin FC II […]
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2024 US Open Cup Round 1: Ventura County FC, formerly LA Galaxy II, earn “complete” win over Irvine Zeta II
A penalty shot just minutes into match was not enough to stop Ventura County FC from being victorious, 2-1, over Irvine Zeta II in the First Round of the 2024 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The comeback was the first win for the newly-named MLS NEXT Pro side, formerly known as LA Galaxy II. “We […]
2024 US Open Cup Round 1: Who should be TheCup.us Player of the Round?
The 109th edition of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup started off with a bang and a plethora of the chaos we all know and love in this competition. Amateur teams, who made it through the grind of qualifying rounds in the fall, competed against professional teams in Round 1 of the tournament proper. 32 […]
2024 US Open Cup Round 1: Colorado Rapids 2 cruise past Azteca FC in Centennial State battle
It was all business for the Colorado Rapids 2 in Thursday’s Lamar Hunt US Open Cup First Round match against local amateur side, Azteca FC. The Rapids 2 waltzed to a 3-0 win at Dicks Sporting Goods Park in front of 1,042 fans. Rapids 2 center backs Joshua Belluz, scoring in his professional debut, and […]
2024 US Open Cup Round 1: Lubbock Matadors come back to upset Arizona Monsoon in OT in front of sellout crowd
It was a thrilling first ever Lamar Hunt US Open Cup game for the Lubbock Matadors as they hosted professional side Arizona Monsoon of NISA, who were also making their tournament debut. The Matadors fought hard, battling adversity, including giving up an early goal, but ultimately came back to beat Arizona in extra time, 2-1. […]
2024 US Open Cup Round 1: Carolina Core use second half comeback to win first USOC debut vs. NoVa FC
Carolina Core FC entered halftime of its debut 2024 US Open Cup match facing a 2-1 deficit, but CCFC wasn’t fazed in the slightest. Hosting Northern Virginia FC in Greensboro, N.C., the Foxes fed off the raucous energy from its droves of supporters that filled UNCG Soccer Stadium to inspire a two-goal, second-half comeback. CCFC’s […]
2024 US Open Cup Round 1: Charlotte Independence spoil the Open Cup return of Vereinigung Erzgebirge
Vereinigung Erzgebirge welcomed Charlotte Independence to Carin University in Langhorne, Pa. on Thursday night. The rain and wind stayed away, and cool temperatures gave the perfect playing conditions for Open Cup soccer. The match was Vereinigung Erzgebirge’s first time playing in the first round in 22 years (though they did qualify for the 2020 tournament, […]
2024 US Open Cup Round 1: NYCFC II travels to New Jersey, dominates FC Motown 3-0
Playing at the home of their birthright rivals, New York City FC II left Montclair State University with their first ever US Open Cup win. The reserve team from Queens, NY beat FC Motown of the National Premier Soccer League, 3-0. “I thought the boys put in a really good effort today,” said NYCFC II […]
2024 US Open Cup Round 1: Joe Gallardo’s hat trick leads Union Omaha to blowout win at Western Mass Pioneers
Freezing temperatures and over a thousand miles of travel weren’t enough to disrupt Union Omaha, as the USL League One side cruised to an easy 4-0 victory against USL League Two’s Western Mass Pioneers at Lusitano Stadium in Ludlow, Mass. With the thermometer hovering around 30 degrees and the 106-year-old stadium being battered by 40 […]
2024 US Open Cup Round 1: South Carolina United’s late PK seals upset of Crown Legacy FC
On a chilly night in the Charlotte suburb of Matthews, Crown Legacy made their debut in the historic Lamar Hunt US Open Cup against UPSL club, South Carolina United Heat. Both sides took their time feeling each other out in the early stages of the match. Each squad would generate some offensive attacks, however, neither […]