US Open Cup

The first round proper of the US Open Cup took place with sixteen games on Tuesday as 32 clubs from the fourth (the United Soccer Leagues' Premier Soccer League and the National Premier Soccer League) and fifth (United States Adult Soccer Association and US Club Soccer) levels of American soccer took part.


At Bridgeview, Illinois:


The Chicago Fire Premier (PDL) defeated the visiting Milwakee-based Croatian Eagles (USASA) 1-0.


At Sanford, Florida:


In a battle of fourth-level clubs, Jacksonville United (NPSL), with goals from Tomislav Kruzanovic (PK-82') and Ramak Safi (89'), camr from behind and  knocked off home-standing Orlando City U-23 (PDL) 2-1.


At Reading, Pennsylvania:


Reading United (PDL) downed the visiting New York Greek American Atlas (USASA) from Astoria, New York 2-1.  Pedro Ribeiro (37') and Ryan Finley (55') scored for the hosts.


At Bethlehem, Pennsylvania:


The PDL's Long Island Rough Riders, thanks to goals from Thomas Wharf (19') and Shaun Higgins (22'), blanked home-standing FC Sonic Lehigh Valley(NPSL) 2-0.


At Germantown, Maryland:


With Scott Larrabee scoring twice (21', 46'), the Aegean Hawks (USASA) defeated the visiting Carolina Dynamo (PDL) 3-1.


At Conyers, Georgia:


Hailab Habtom scored the only goal of the match in the 105th minute as The Georgia Revolution (NPSL) blanked the visiting Mississippi Brilla (PDL) 1-0 in overtime.


Pontiac, Michigan:


Stefan St. Louis scored twice as The Michigan Bucks (PDL) annihilated the visiting Jersey Shore Boca (USASA) 6-0.


At Portland, Maine:


The Brooklyn Italians (NPSL), with goals courtesy of Nathaniel Simons, Christian Turizo, and Jumol Harewood,  knocked off the Portland Phoenix (PDL) 3-2 on the road.


At Milwaukee:


Lebongang Moloto scored twice in overtime (102', 108') as the Des Moines Menace (PDL) knocked off the home-standing Milwaukee Bavarians (NPSL) 3-1.


At Laredo, Texas:


The Laredo Heat (PDL) doubled up the visiting ASC New Stars (USASA) 4-2 after Placide Buduri scored twice in overtime.


At Golden, Colorado:


The Kansas City Athletics (USASA) defeated Real Colorado Foxes (PDL) 3-1 on the road.


At El Paso, Texas:


The El Paso Patriots (PDL) advanced to the second round following their 3-1 home win over the North Texas Rayados (USASA).  Naoyas Aizawa scored two goals and registered an assist for the Patriots.


At Turlock, California:


The Fresno Fuego (PDL), with Abraham Campos scoring both goals (47', 70'), blanked the Stanislaus United Turlock Express (the lone US Club Soccer entry) 2-0 on the road.


At Bremerton, Washington:


Cal FC (USASA), a one-year-old club built and managed by former US international and MLS striker Eric Wynalda,  defeated the Kitsap Pumas (PDL) 3-1 on the road.  Danny Barrera scored twice for the visitors.


At Portland, Oregon:


PSA Elite (USASA) from Irvine, California knocked off the Portland Timbers U-23 (PDL) 3-1 on the road.  Davis Paul scored twice for the visitors.


At Fullerton, California:


The Ventura County Fusion (PDL) scored a record-tying four overtime goals and overran the Fullerton Rangers (NPSL) 6-2 on the road.


The second round of the tournament will take place with sixteen games as all the US-based second (North American Soccer League) and third (USL Pro League) division clubs entering at this point.


Here are the match-ups with the hosts listed first:


At Pittsburgh:


Pittburgh Riverhounds (USLP) vs. Michigan Bucks (PDL)


At Jacksonville, Florida:


Jacksonville United (NPSL) vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies (NASL)


At Harrisburg, Pennsylvania:


Harrisburg City Islanders (USLP) vs. Long Island Rough Rivers (PDL)


At Bridgeview, Illinois:


Chicago Fire Premier (PDL) vs. Dayton Dutch Lions (USLP)


At Wilmington, North Carolina:


Wilmington Hammerheads (USLP) vs. Cal FC (USASA)


At Cary, North Carolina:


Carolina RailHawks (NASL) vs. PSA Elite (USASA)


At Fort Lauderdale, Florida:


Fort Lauderdale Strikers (NASL) vs. Fresno Fuego (PDL)


At Orlando, Florida:


Orlando City (USLP) vs. Kansas City Athletics (USASA)


At Charleston, South Carolina:


Charleston Battery (USLP) vs. Reading United (PDL)


At Rochester, New York:


Rochester Rhinos (USLP) vs. Brooklyn Italians (PDL)


At Germantown, Maryland:


Aegean Hawks (USASA) vs. Richmond Kickers (USLP)


At Chamblee, Georgia:


Atlanta Silverbacks (NASL) vs. Georgia Revolution (NPSL)


At West Des Moines, Iowa:


Des Moines Menace (PDL) vs. Minnesota Stars (NASL)


At San Antonio:


San Antonio Scorpions (NASL) vs. Laredo Heat (PDL)


At El Paso, Texas:


El Paso Patriots (PDL) vs. Charlotte Eagles (USLP)


At Fullerton, California:


Los Angeles Blues (USLP) vs. Ventura County Fusion (PDL)


The winners will advance to the third round, with all US-based Major League Soccer clubs entering at that points.  Sixteen games will be played on May 29.