The semifinal round of this year's US Open Cup tournament took place on Tuesday with two games.
At Bridgeview, Illinois:
Sebastian Grazzini (32') and Dominic Oduro (61') each scored a goal as the Chicago Fire defeated the Richmond Kickers (USL Pro League; the last remaining non Major League Soccer club left in the tournament) 3-2 to advance to the final.
At Tukwila, Washington:
Fredy Montero scored the only goal of the match in the 10th minute as the two-time defending champions Seattle Sounders shut out visiting FC Dallas 1-0.
The Sounders will host the final against the Fire on October 4 in Seattle.
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
US Open Cup: Nate And Fredy Help Send Sonics In to Semifinals
At Tukwila, Washington:
Nate Jaqua (4'), Fredy Montero (25'), and Lamar Neagle (74') provided the scoring touch on Wednesday as the Seattle Sounders defeated the visiting Los Angeles Galaxy 3-1 to advance to the semifinal round of the US Open Cup.
Semifinal round match-ups, with both games scheduled for August 30:
FC Dallas @ Seattle Sounders FC
Richmond Kickers (USL Pro) @ Chicago Fire
Nate Jaqua (4'), Fredy Montero (25'), and Lamar Neagle (74') provided the scoring touch on Wednesday as the Seattle Sounders defeated the visiting Los Angeles Galaxy 3-1 to advance to the semifinal round of the US Open Cup.
Semifinal round match-ups, with both games scheduled for August 30:
FC Dallas @ Seattle Sounders FC
Richmond Kickers (USL Pro) @ Chicago Fire
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
US Open Cup: Fire Turn Red Bulls Into Hamburger; Richmond, FC Dallas Also Advance To Semis
Three of the four match that make up the quarterfinal round of the US Open Cup took place on Tuesday.
At Bridgeview, Illinois:
Orr Barouch scored twice in the second half (52', 69') as the Chicago Fire scorched the visiting New York Red Bulls (who, in fairness, were using a reserve-laden squad) 4-0.
At Kansas City, Kansas:
The Richmond Kickers from the USL Pro Division knocked off Sporting Kansas City 2-0 on the road to advance to the semifinal round. Shaka Bangura (66') and David Bulow (PK-83') each provided a second-half goal for the lone remaining non-Major League Soccer club left in the tournament. The game was delayed after 65 minutes for more than an hour because of lightning.
At Frisco, Texas:
Jair Benitez (18') and Jackson Goncalves (64') each tallied once as FC Dallas blanked visiting Real Salt Lake 2-0.
At Bridgeview, Illinois:
Orr Barouch scored twice in the second half (52', 69') as the Chicago Fire scorched the visiting New York Red Bulls (who, in fairness, were using a reserve-laden squad) 4-0.
At Kansas City, Kansas:
The Richmond Kickers from the USL Pro Division knocked off Sporting Kansas City 2-0 on the road to advance to the semifinal round. Shaka Bangura (66') and David Bulow (PK-83') each provided a second-half goal for the lone remaining non-Major League Soccer club left in the tournament. The game was delayed after 65 minutes for more than an hour because of lightning.
At Frisco, Texas:
Jair Benitez (18') and Jackson Goncalves (64') each tallied once as FC Dallas blanked visiting Real Salt Lake 2-0.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
US Open Cup: MLS Take Seven of Eight; Richmond Lone Non Top-Flight Club Left
The US Open Cup's Round of 16 took place with eight games on Tuesday.
At Harrison, New Jersey:
Corey Hertzog (58') and John Rooney (65') each scored once in the second half as the New York Red Bulls came from behind to down visiting FC New York (USL Pro) 2-1.
At Rochester, New York:
Diego Chaves scored the only goal of the match at 37 minutes as the Chicago Fire defeated the Rochester Rhinos (USL Pro) 1-0 on the road.
At Columbus, Ohio:
Nozomi Hiroyama (22') and Matthew Delicate (85') provided the scoring as the Richmond Kickers (USL Pro) knocked off the Columbus Crew on the road, 2-1. After the conclusion of Tuesday's contests, the Kickers became the only remaining non-MLS club left in the tournament.
At Sandy, Utah:
Real Salt Lake, thanks to goals from Tony Beltran (41') and Jean Alexandre (44'), defeated the visiting Wilmington Hammerheads (USL Pro) 2-0.
At Frisco, Texas:
Milton Rodriguez scored the winning goal at the death (90'+5) as FC Dallas survived a scare from visiting Orlando City (USL Pro) 3-2.
At Kansas City, Kansas:
Goals from Teal Bunbury (3'), Milos Stojcev (58'), and Kei Kamara (59') helped Sporting Kansas City overpower the visiting Chicago Fire Premier (PDL) 3-0.
At Fullerton, California:
After a scoreless first half, Omar Gonzalez (75') and Mike Magee (81') each provided a second-half tally as the Los Angeles Galaxy came from behind to defeat the Los Angeles Blues (USL Pro) 2-1.
At Tukwila, Washington:
Michael Fucito scored twice (39', 62') as the Seattle Sounders held off the Kitsap Pumas (PDL) 2-1.
Four game are scheduled to make up the quarterfinal round on July 12 as the Chicago Fire host the New York Red Bulls, the Richmond Kickers visiting Sporting Kansas City, Real Salt Lake travel to FC Dallas, and the Seattle Sounders host the Los Angeles Galaxy.
At Harrison, New Jersey:
Corey Hertzog (58') and John Rooney (65') each scored once in the second half as the New York Red Bulls came from behind to down visiting FC New York (USL Pro) 2-1.
At Rochester, New York:
Diego Chaves scored the only goal of the match at 37 minutes as the Chicago Fire defeated the Rochester Rhinos (USL Pro) 1-0 on the road.
At Columbus, Ohio:
Nozomi Hiroyama (22') and Matthew Delicate (85') provided the scoring as the Richmond Kickers (USL Pro) knocked off the Columbus Crew on the road, 2-1. After the conclusion of Tuesday's contests, the Kickers became the only remaining non-MLS club left in the tournament.
At Sandy, Utah:
Real Salt Lake, thanks to goals from Tony Beltran (41') and Jean Alexandre (44'), defeated the visiting Wilmington Hammerheads (USL Pro) 2-0.
At Frisco, Texas:
Milton Rodriguez scored the winning goal at the death (90'+5) as FC Dallas survived a scare from visiting Orlando City (USL Pro) 3-2.
At Kansas City, Kansas:
Goals from Teal Bunbury (3'), Milos Stojcev (58'), and Kei Kamara (59') helped Sporting Kansas City overpower the visiting Chicago Fire Premier (PDL) 3-0.
At Fullerton, California:
After a scoreless first half, Omar Gonzalez (75') and Mike Magee (81') each provided a second-half tally as the Los Angeles Galaxy came from behind to defeat the Los Angeles Blues (USL Pro) 2-1.
At Tukwila, Washington:
Michael Fucito scored twice (39', 62') as the Seattle Sounders held off the Kitsap Pumas (PDL) 2-1.
Four game are scheduled to make up the quarterfinal round on July 12 as the Chicago Fire host the New York Red Bulls, the Richmond Kickers visiting Sporting Kansas City, Real Salt Lake travel to FC Dallas, and the Seattle Sounders host the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
US Open Cup: FC New York, Rochester, Richmond, Wilmington, Orlando City Amongst Those Advancing To Round of 16
The second round proper of the US Open Cup took place with seven games on Tuesday and one game on Wednesday.
Tuesday games:
At Queens, New York:
After 120 scoreless minutes, FC New York (USL Pro) took the penalty kick shootout 6-5 over the New York Pancyprian-Freedoms to advance to the Round of 16, and a date next Tuesday in Harrison, New Jersey against the New York Red Bulls. The Pancyprian-Freedoms were the last USASA club left in the competition.
At Harrisburg, Pennsylvania:
In a battle of USL Pro clubs, Tony Donatelli's penalty kick at 88 minutes proved to be all the scoring as the visiting Rochester Rhinos knocked off the Harrisburg City Islanders 1-0. Goalkeeper Neal Kitson made seven saves for the guests. Next Tuesday, the Rhinos will host the Chicago Fire.
At Richmond, Virginia:
David Bulow (17', 41') and Matthew Delicate (52', 81') each scored twice as the Richmond Kickers dominated the visiting Pittsburgh Riverhounds 4-1 in another battle of USL Pro clubs. An appointment with the Columbus Crew on the road is on the Kickers' docket for next Tuesday.
At Wilmington, North Carolina:
Andriy Budnyi (63') and Chris Banks (78') each scored a goal in the second half as the Wilmington Hammerheads erased a two-goal deficit in regulation, then won in overtime as Luke Mulholland scored the game winner (103') as the Hammerheads came back to defeat the Charlotte Eagles 3-2 in another matchup of USL Pro clubs. Wilmington will travel to Sandy, Utah for a Round of 16 contest against Real Salt Lake next Tuesday.
At Charleston, South Carolina:
In still another battle of USL Pro clubs, Rob Valentino scored the only goal of the match at 39 minutes as Orlando City knocked off the Charleston Battery 1-0 on the road. It's a trip to Frisco, Texas for a meeting with FC Dallas next Tuesday for the central Florida club.
At Bremerton, Washington:
In a battle of clubs from the USL Premier Development League, Robbie Christner scored twice (43', 88') as the Kitsap Pumas defeated visiting Real Colorado Foxes 3-1. The Pumas will head to Tukwila, Washington to face the Seattle Sounders next Tuesday.
At Ventura, California:
Israel Sesay scored the game's lone goal at 45 minutes as the Los Angeles Blues (USL Pro) defeated the Ventura County Fusion (PDL) 1-0 on the road. Next Tuesday, the Blues will take on the Los Angeles Galaxy at Fullerton, California.
Wednesday game:
At Madison, Wisconsin:
In a contest postponed from Tuesday, Andrew Ribeiro (66') and Thierry Zahui (68') each scored a second-half goal two minutes apart as the Chicago Fire Premier (PDL) blanked the Madison 56ers (last remaining NPSL club in the tournament) 2-0 on the road. Chicago will travel to Kansas City, Kansas for a Tuesday date next week with Sporting Kansas City.
Tuesday games:
At Queens, New York:
After 120 scoreless minutes, FC New York (USL Pro) took the penalty kick shootout 6-5 over the New York Pancyprian-Freedoms to advance to the Round of 16, and a date next Tuesday in Harrison, New Jersey against the New York Red Bulls. The Pancyprian-Freedoms were the last USASA club left in the competition.
At Harrisburg, Pennsylvania:
In a battle of USL Pro clubs, Tony Donatelli's penalty kick at 88 minutes proved to be all the scoring as the visiting Rochester Rhinos knocked off the Harrisburg City Islanders 1-0. Goalkeeper Neal Kitson made seven saves for the guests. Next Tuesday, the Rhinos will host the Chicago Fire.
At Richmond, Virginia:
David Bulow (17', 41') and Matthew Delicate (52', 81') each scored twice as the Richmond Kickers dominated the visiting Pittsburgh Riverhounds 4-1 in another battle of USL Pro clubs. An appointment with the Columbus Crew on the road is on the Kickers' docket for next Tuesday.
At Wilmington, North Carolina:
Andriy Budnyi (63') and Chris Banks (78') each scored a goal in the second half as the Wilmington Hammerheads erased a two-goal deficit in regulation, then won in overtime as Luke Mulholland scored the game winner (103') as the Hammerheads came back to defeat the Charlotte Eagles 3-2 in another matchup of USL Pro clubs. Wilmington will travel to Sandy, Utah for a Round of 16 contest against Real Salt Lake next Tuesday.
At Charleston, South Carolina:
In still another battle of USL Pro clubs, Rob Valentino scored the only goal of the match at 39 minutes as Orlando City knocked off the Charleston Battery 1-0 on the road. It's a trip to Frisco, Texas for a meeting with FC Dallas next Tuesday for the central Florida club.
At Bremerton, Washington:
In a battle of clubs from the USL Premier Development League, Robbie Christner scored twice (43', 88') as the Kitsap Pumas defeated visiting Real Colorado Foxes 3-1. The Pumas will head to Tukwila, Washington to face the Seattle Sounders next Tuesday.
At Ventura, California:
Israel Sesay scored the game's lone goal at 45 minutes as the Los Angeles Blues (USL Pro) defeated the Ventura County Fusion (PDL) 1-0 on the road. Next Tuesday, the Blues will take on the Los Angeles Galaxy at Fullerton, California.
Wednesday game:
At Madison, Wisconsin:
In a contest postponed from Tuesday, Andrew Ribeiro (66') and Thierry Zahui (68') each scored a second-half goal two minutes apart as the Chicago Fire Premier (PDL) blanked the Madison 56ers (last remaining NPSL club in the tournament) 2-0 on the road. Chicago will travel to Kansas City, Kansas for a Tuesday date next week with Sporting Kansas City.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
US Open Cup: FC New York, Harrisburg, Rochester, Pittsburgh, Richmond, Charlotte, Orlando City Among Clubs Advancing
The Lamar Hunt US Open truly got under way with 16 games involving teams from the third level of US Soccer and below on Tuesday.
At Queens, New York:
The New York Pancyprian-Freedoms (United States Adult Soccer Association, which is the fifth level of soccer in the United States) defeated the visiting Brooklyn Italians (National Premier Soccer League, fourth level) 2-1.
At Garden City, New York:
FC New York (USL Pro League, third level) blanked the visiting Western Mass Pioneers (Premier Development League, fourth level) 3-0.
At Harrisburg, Pennsylvania:
The Harrisburg City Islanders (USL Pro) defeated visiting Reading United (PDL) 2-1.
At Rochester, New York:
The Rochester Rhinos (USL Pro) downed visiting Phoenix SC from Pennsylvania (USASA) 2-1.
At Bridgeville, Pennsylvania:
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds (USL) outlasted visiting Chattanooga FC (NPSL) 3-2.
At Richmond, Virginia:
In a battle of USL Pro clubs, the Richmond Kickers dominated the visiting Dayton Dutch Lions 4-1.
At Browns Summit, North Carolina:
The Charlotte Eagles (USL Pro) defeated the Carolina Dynamo (PDL) 3-1 on the road.
At Wilmington, North Carolina:
The Wilmington Hammerheads (USL Pro) proved way too much for the visiting Central Florida Kraze (PDL) 4-0.
At Orlando, Florida:
The ASC New Stars from Houston (USASA) proved no match for Orlando City (USL Pro) as the hosts breezed to a 4-0 victory.
At Charleston, South Carolina:
The Charleston Battery (USL Pro), with goals from Niki Patterson (PK-47') and Dane Kelly (77'), blanked visiting Regals FC from Houston (USASA) 2-0.
At Madison, Wisconsin:
The Madison 56ers (NPSL) demolished the visiting AAC Eagles from Chicago (USASA) 4-0.
At West Des Moines, Iowa:
Chicago Fire Premier (PDL) knocked off the Iowa Menace (USASA) 1-0 on the road.
At Highlands Ranch, Colorado:
Real Colorado Foxes (PDL) demolished the visiting DV8 Defenders from Redwood City, California (USASA) 5-0.
At El Paso, Texas:
After 120 scoreless minutes in a battle of PDL clubs, Steve Mohn, David Gray, Elliot Fauske, Mark Lee, Nik Besagno, and Bryan Burke all converted their spot kicks as the Bremerton, Washington-based Kitsap Pumas knocked off the hosts Chivas El Paso Patriots 6-5 in the penalty-kick shootout.
At Riverside, California:
The Los Angeles Blues (USL Pro) defeated the visiting Hollywood United Hitmen (NPSL) 3-1
At Ventura, California:
The Ventura County Fusion downed visiting Doxa Italia from Manhattan Beach, California (USASA) 3-1.
Here are the matchups for the second round proper:
New York Pancyprian-Freedoms vs. FC New York
Harrisburg City Islanders vs. Rochester Rhinos
Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs. Richmond Kickers
Charlotte Eagles vs. Wilmington Hammerheads
Orlando City vs. Charleston Battery
Madison 56ers vs. Chicago Fire Premier
Real Colorado Foxes vs. Kitsap Pumas winner
Los Angeles Blues vs. Ventura County Fusion
All these games are scheduled to take place next Tuesday.
The winners would advance to the Round of 16. This is where eight US-based Major League Soccer clubs (Chicago, Columbus, FC Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Real Salt Lake, Sporting Kansas City, and two-time defending champions Seattle) will start seeing action.
Since the North American Soccer League did not receive their provisional sanctioning as the second division of US soccer on time, no NASL clubs were invited to take part in this year's competition.
At Queens, New York:
The New York Pancyprian-Freedoms (United States Adult Soccer Association, which is the fifth level of soccer in the United States) defeated the visiting Brooklyn Italians (National Premier Soccer League, fourth level) 2-1.
At Garden City, New York:
FC New York (USL Pro League, third level) blanked the visiting Western Mass Pioneers (Premier Development League, fourth level) 3-0.
At Harrisburg, Pennsylvania:
The Harrisburg City Islanders (USL Pro) defeated visiting Reading United (PDL) 2-1.
At Rochester, New York:
The Rochester Rhinos (USL Pro) downed visiting Phoenix SC from Pennsylvania (USASA) 2-1.
At Bridgeville, Pennsylvania:
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds (USL) outlasted visiting Chattanooga FC (NPSL) 3-2.
At Richmond, Virginia:
In a battle of USL Pro clubs, the Richmond Kickers dominated the visiting Dayton Dutch Lions 4-1.
At Browns Summit, North Carolina:
The Charlotte Eagles (USL Pro) defeated the Carolina Dynamo (PDL) 3-1 on the road.
At Wilmington, North Carolina:
The Wilmington Hammerheads (USL Pro) proved way too much for the visiting Central Florida Kraze (PDL) 4-0.
At Orlando, Florida:
The ASC New Stars from Houston (USASA) proved no match for Orlando City (USL Pro) as the hosts breezed to a 4-0 victory.
At Charleston, South Carolina:
The Charleston Battery (USL Pro), with goals from Niki Patterson (PK-47') and Dane Kelly (77'), blanked visiting Regals FC from Houston (USASA) 2-0.
At Madison, Wisconsin:
The Madison 56ers (NPSL) demolished the visiting AAC Eagles from Chicago (USASA) 4-0.
At West Des Moines, Iowa:
Chicago Fire Premier (PDL) knocked off the Iowa Menace (USASA) 1-0 on the road.
At Highlands Ranch, Colorado:
Real Colorado Foxes (PDL) demolished the visiting DV8 Defenders from Redwood City, California (USASA) 5-0.
At El Paso, Texas:
After 120 scoreless minutes in a battle of PDL clubs, Steve Mohn, David Gray, Elliot Fauske, Mark Lee, Nik Besagno, and Bryan Burke all converted their spot kicks as the Bremerton, Washington-based Kitsap Pumas knocked off the hosts Chivas El Paso Patriots 6-5 in the penalty-kick shootout.
At Riverside, California:
The Los Angeles Blues (USL Pro) defeated the visiting Hollywood United Hitmen (NPSL) 3-1
At Ventura, California:
The Ventura County Fusion downed visiting Doxa Italia from Manhattan Beach, California (USASA) 3-1.
Here are the matchups for the second round proper:
New York Pancyprian-Freedoms vs. FC New York
Harrisburg City Islanders vs. Rochester Rhinos
Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs. Richmond Kickers
Charlotte Eagles vs. Wilmington Hammerheads
Orlando City vs. Charleston Battery
Madison 56ers vs. Chicago Fire Premier
Real Colorado Foxes vs. Kitsap Pumas winner
Los Angeles Blues vs. Ventura County Fusion
All these games are scheduled to take place next Tuesday.
The winners would advance to the Round of 16. This is where eight US-based Major League Soccer clubs (Chicago, Columbus, FC Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Real Salt Lake, Sporting Kansas City, and two-time defending champions Seattle) will start seeing action.
Since the North American Soccer League did not receive their provisional sanctioning as the second division of US soccer on time, no NASL clubs were invited to take part in this year's competition.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Catch-Up Time: Chicago and SKC Qualify For US Open Cup Proper
This past week, two games were played as MLS qualification for the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup tournament concluded.
At Santa Clara, California:
After a 2-2 deadlock through 120 minutes, Marco Pappa, Cristian Nazarit, Orr Barouch,Dominic Oduro, and Daniel Paladini converted their spot kicks on Tuesday as the Chicago Fire won the penalty kick shootout 5-4 over the San Jose Earthquakes to advance to the Round of 16.
At Overland Park, Kansas:
Chance Myers (9', 19') and C. J. Sapong (24', 88') each scored twice on Wednesday as Sporting Kansas City demolished the visiting New England Revolution 5-0.
At Santa Clara, California:
After a 2-2 deadlock through 120 minutes, Marco Pappa, Cristian Nazarit, Orr Barouch,Dominic Oduro, and Daniel Paladini converted their spot kicks on Tuesday as the Chicago Fire won the penalty kick shootout 5-4 over the San Jose Earthquakes to advance to the Round of 16.
At Overland Park, Kansas:
Chance Myers (9', 19') and C. J. Sapong (24', 88') each scored twice on Wednesday as Sporting Kansas City demolished the visiting New England Revolution 5-0.
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
US Open Cup: Timbers Fall At Home On Last-Minute OT Goal
At Portland, Oregon:
Ike Opara scored the only goal of the match at 120 minutes on Tuesday as the San Jose Earthquakes knocked off the Portland Timbers 1-0 in overtime in the qualifying semifinal round for a berth in the US Open Cup. The Quakes will take on the Chicago Fire next for a place in the tournament proper.
Ike Opara scored the only goal of the match at 120 minutes on Tuesday as the San Jose Earthquakes knocked off the Portland Timbers 1-0 in overtime in the qualifying semifinal round for a berth in the US Open Cup. The Quakes will take on the Chicago Fire next for a place in the tournament proper.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
US Open Cup: Revs Knock DCU Out Of Qualifying Tournament
At Boyds, Maryland:
Kheli Dube scored twice on Tuesday (37', 47') as the New England Revolution knocked off DC United 3-2 on the road to advance to the qualification finals for a berth in the proper US Open Cup tournament.
Kheli Dube scored twice on Tuesday (37', 47') as the New England Revolution knocked off DC United 3-2 on the road to advance to the qualification finals for a berth in the proper US Open Cup tournament.
Thursday, April 07, 2011
US Open Cup: DC United Tops Philly In Shootout To Reach Qualification Semifinal; SKC Reach Qualification Finals
Two more games in the qualifying stage for the US Open Cup took place on Wednesday.
At Boyds, Maryland:
The play-in match between the Philadelphia Union and DC United was deadlocked at 1-1 after regulation time and at 2-2 after each team scored once during 30 overtime minutes. United took the penalty-kick shootout 4-2 and advanced to the qualification semifinals.
At College Station, Texas:
C. J. Sapong scored the only goal of the match in overtime (91') as Sporting Kansas City knocked off the Houston Dynamo in a qualification semifinal contest 1-0. SKC will next take on the DC United-New England Revolution winner for a berth in the tournament proper.
At Boyds, Maryland:
The play-in match between the Philadelphia Union and DC United was deadlocked at 1-1 after regulation time and at 2-2 after each team scored once during 30 overtime minutes. United took the penalty-kick shootout 4-2 and advanced to the qualification semifinals.
At College Station, Texas:
C. J. Sapong scored the only goal of the match in overtime (91') as Sporting Kansas City knocked off the Houston Dynamo in a qualification semifinal contest 1-0. SKC will next take on the DC United-New England Revolution winner for a berth in the tournament proper.
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
US Open Cup: Chicago Eliminates Colorado
At Peoria, Illinois:
In a match that took place last Wednesday (March 30), the Chicago Fire defeated the Colorado Rapids 2-1 in a qualification qualifying match for a berth in the US Open Cup. Gaston Puerari (45') and Jalil Anibaba (61') provided the scoring for the Fire.
Chicago will move on to the qualification finals (against the Portland-San Jose winner), one win away from reaching the tournament proper.
In a match that took place last Wednesday (March 30), the Chicago Fire defeated the Colorado Rapids 2-1 in a qualification qualifying match for a berth in the US Open Cup. Gaston Puerari (45') and Jalil Anibaba (61') provided the scoring for the Fire.
Chicago will move on to the qualification finals (against the Portland-San Jose winner), one win away from reaching the tournament proper.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
US Open Cup: Timbers Knock Off Goats
At Portland, Oregon:
Jack Jewsbury (84') and Eric Brunner (86') provided the late scoring that carried the Portland Timbers to a 2-0 home win over Chivas USA in a play-in game for a berth in the qualifying rounds of this year's US Open Cup tournament. The Timbers will take on the San Jose Earthquakes on the road on a date to be determined.
It was Portland's first victory in any competitive match since joining Major League Soccer.
Jack Jewsbury (84') and Eric Brunner (86') provided the late scoring that carried the Portland Timbers to a 2-0 home win over Chivas USA in a play-in game for a berth in the qualifying rounds of this year's US Open Cup tournament. The Timbers will take on the San Jose Earthquakes on the road on a date to be determined.
It was Portland's first victory in any competitive match since joining Major League Soccer.
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