Dero hat-trick leads D.C. past Philly, United advance to Quarterfinal of U.S. Open Cup

Not much has gone right for D.C. United so far in 2013. United are currently in dead last in the MLS Eastern Conference and have only one win the entire season (1-10-3). Last night however former MLS MVP Dwayne De Rosario gave fans of the Black-and-Red reason to cheer. Dero netted a hat-trick and helped D.C. defeat rival Philadelphia to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2013 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.



Washington D.C. (June 12, 2013) – D.C. United today announced that the club will host the New England Revolution in the quarterfinals of the 2013 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The match will take place at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds, Md., on Wednesday, June 26 at 7 p.m. D.C. United advanced to the quarterfinal round by defeating the Philadelphia Union 3-1, courtesy of a Dwayne De Rosario hat trick tonight. New England claimed victory over its fourth-round opponent the New York Red Bulls by a score of 4-2.

Video :: 2013 U.S. Open Cup 2nd Round: Richmond Kickers vs Icon FC Highlights

via RichmondKickers

Check out the highlights for the 4:1 draw with Icon FC on May 21, 2013 in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

The Kickers will battle D.C. United in 3rd round U.S. Open Cup action.

United face Philly in U.S. Open Cup at SoccerPlex

D.C. United vs Philadelphia Union
Tuesday, June 5, 2012 - 7:30 PM ET
Maryland SoccerPlex - Boyds, MD

Two time U.S. Open Cup Champions (1996, 2008) D.C. United are set to face their MLS rivals, the Philadelphia Union tonight at the Maryland SoccerPlex. Last year the Black-and-Red defeated the Union on Penalty Kicks in Open Cup action.

D.C. are coming off a marathon of a match against the Richmond Kickers (USL) in Richmond, VA last week that saw United win 2-1 after 120 minutes of soccer. The match-up of D.C. vs. Philly features two of only eight MLS clubs left in 2012 U.S. Open Cup action after three rounds.

This year the format of the tournament was changed (ussoccer.com: Format, Composition and Schedule Finalized for 99th Edition of Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup) to include all MLS clubs and less than half (8) of the clubs from the top level of U.S. professional soccer are still competing in the fourth round: D.C., Philly, N.Y., Seattle, L.A. (Chivas USA), Colorado, K.C., and San Jose.

• Directions to the SoccerPlex
• 6:30 PM: Stadium opens
• 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM: Danny Cruz autograph session
• 7:30 PM: Kickoff

To view the complete 2012 U.S. Open Cup bracket: Click Here

Dulles Sportsplex Aegean Hawks FC get first-ever Open Cup win



Dulles Sportsplex Aegean Hawks FC

 The USASA's Dulles Sportsplex Aegean Hawks FC garnered its first-ever U.S. Open Cup victory with a 3-1 win against the Carolina Dynamo of the Premier Development League at the Maryland SoccerPlex Stadium in Boyds, Md. The Aegean Hawks advance to the second round on Tuesday, May 22, to face the USL PRO's Richmond Kickers - an organization well known for its 1995 U.S. Open Cup Final victory against the El Paso Patriots.

Here is the 2012 US Open Cup Bracket

For results and schedule updates of the 2012 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, visit ussoccer.com.

Dulles Sportsplex Aegean Hawks prepare for U.S. Open Cup

The Dulles Sportsplex Aegean Hawks are back in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup for the third time in the last six years. If you think the team name is a mouthful, you’re right, but as the club’s manager Jon Knight is quick to point out, the Hawks wouldn’t exist if it wasn’t for their main sponsor that supports his pay-to-play club from the Washington DC area.

Full Story: TheCup.us - Meet the USASA: Dulles Sportsplex Aegean Hawks from Washington D.C.

Local Teams Set for First Round 2012 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Action

A few teams from D.C., Maryland, and Virginia are set to compete in this years Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

Wikipedia: The tournament is the oldest ongoing national soccer competition in the U.S. and is presently open to all United States Soccer Federation affiliated teams, from amateur adult club teams to the professional clubs of Major League Soccer.

FIRST ROUND - Tuesday, May 15

Carolina Dynamo (PDL) at Dulles Sportsplex Aegean Hawks FC

 (USASA): Maryland SoccerPlex Stadium; Boyds, Md.; 7:30 p.m. ET

SECOND ROUND- Tuesday, May 22

Carolina Dynamo (PDL) at Richmond Kickers (USL PRO): Richmond City Stadium; Richmond, Va.; 7 p.m. ET

OR

Richmond Kickers (USL PRO) at Dulles Sportsplex Aegean Hawks FC (USASA): Maryland SportsPlex Stadium; Boyds, Md.; 7:30 p.m. ET

*A great site to keep up to date with U.S. Open Cup news is TheCup.us.

2012 LAMAR HUNT U.S. OPEN CUP PAIRINGS ANNOUNCED
FOR FIRST AND SECOND ROUNDS

Opening Round of 99th U.S. Open Cup Kicks off May 15; Second Round Starts May 22

CHICAGO (May 1, 2012) - The 2012 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup first- and second-round pairings have been announced, with first-round matches kicking off Tuesday, May 15, and second-round games on Tuesday, May 22.

The 99th edition of the U.S. Open Cup includes a 64-team field, which represents the largest in the modern era (1995 to present), eclipsing the previous record of 42 teams set in 2005 and 2006.

All Division I, II and III professional clubs are participating in the tournament proper for the first time ever. The Division I field includes all 16 U.S.-based Major League Soccer teams, which is double the representation from the past five years and the first time since 2006 that all Division I teams will take part. Meanwhile, all six U.S.-based North American Soccer League teams (Division II) and all 10 U.S.-based USL PRO teams (Division III) complete the balance of the 32 professional sides competing (also a modern record). This 2012 competition marks the first year that clubs representing the NASL will participate in America's oldest national soccer tournament.

The amateur entries feature 32 teams from various leagues with the U.S. Adult Soccer Association (including USASA regional qualifiers, the United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League and the National Premier Soccer League) and US Club Soccer.

All 2012 U.S. Open Cup matches until the final are scheduled for Tuesdays, with the championship taking place on either Tuesday, Aug. 7, or Wednesday, Aug. 8. In the first round, 32 amateur-level sides are paired geographically, with the restriction that teams from the same qualifying pool (meaning USASA regional qualifiers, PDL and NPSL) cannot be paired. The first-round winners face Division II or Division III clubs in the second round based on geographic proximity. Second-round winners play Division I clubs in the third round, matched on a geographic basis.

The opening portion of the U.S. Open Cup schedule will occur in rapid fashion as the first four rounds take place in back-to-back weeks from May 15 to June 5. The quarterfinals are set for June 26, the semifinals for July 10, and the final for Aug. 7 or 8. The majority of the tournament will have only a minimal overlap with CONCACAF Champions League play.
The Richmond Kickers of the USL PRO have the strongest U.S. Open Cup ties among this early-round field. The Kickers won the 1995 U.S. Open Cup when they were part of the USL's Premier Development League, defeating the El Paso Patriots in a shootout following a 1-1 draw through regulation and extra time. In this year's tournament, the Kickers will either face the PDL's Carolina Dynamo or the USASA's Dulles Sportsplex Aegean Hawks FC in the second round on May 22.

Kickers fall in American Division Final, Prepare for Chicago in U.S. Open Cup Semis

The Richmond Kickers suffered a heartbreaking end to the 2011 USL PRO campaign Saturday night, conceding a 3-0 loss to Orlando City in the American Division Finals.  Orlando defenders Luke Boden and Mecheck Jerome gave the home side the advantage during the first half with midfielder Dennis Chin rounding out the scoreline in the 70th minute.  Orlando advances to the USL PRO Championship, hosting the Harrisburg City Islanders, on Saturday, September 3 at 7:00 p.m., live on FOX Soccer.

The Kickers are not going to dwell on the loss however as they are now looking to prepare for their U.S. Open Cup Semifinal match agianst MLS Side Chicago Fire. The Richmond Kickers’ remarkable run to the U.S. Open Cup Semifinals is making history, with the biggest game in the club’s 20-year tenure taking place on Tuesday, August 30. 

The momentous match-up pits the Kickers against Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire at Toyota Park in Chicago.  Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. CT at Toyota Park.  The winner will advance to the U.S. Open Cup Finals to take on the winner of the F.C. Dallas/Seattle Sounders match-up on Tuesday, October 4.  The Kickers are just one win away from their first appearance in the U.S. Open Cup Finals since 1995.

“The U.S. Open Cup Semifinal is the game of the decade for the Kickers,” commented Leigh Cowlishaw, Richmond Kickers Head Coach and Director of Soccer.  “We ran into a top class Orlando team on Saturday who performed exceptionally well on the day. Fortunately, we have one more opportunity to finish our season in style. We look forward to channeling our disappointment into producing our best game of the season. We have nothing to lose and everything to gain.”

The Kickers became the first lower division team to defeat back-to-back MLS teams on the road following a 2-0 upset over Sporting Kansas City in the U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinals on July 12.  After a one hour, 30 minute lightning delay, Kickers forward Shaka Bangura connected on a David Bulow cross to net the first goal of the night in the 66th minute.  Bulow added a tally of his own when he converted a penalty kick in the 82nd minute, becoming the U.S. Open Cup all-time leading goal scorer, and handing Sporting Kansas City their first-ever loss at LIVESTRONG Sporting Park.

Two weeks earlier, in the lone upset of the Third Round, the Kickers ejected Major League Soccer’s Columbus Crew, 2-1, from Open Cup action at Columbus Crew Stadium on June 28.  Midfielder Nozomi Hiroyama gave the visitors an early lead when he connected on a Stanley Nyazamba pass in the 20th minute.  Crew midfielder Cole Grossman brought the score level in the 37th minute before the Kickers prolific goal scorer Matthew Delicâte nodded home the game-winning goal five minutes from regulation.  

The Kickers advanced to the Third Round after a pair of convincing 4-1 victories at Richmond City Stadium over USL PRO rivals Dayton Dutch Lions and Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the first two rounds.  

Meanwhile, the Chicago Fire handed a 4-0 decision to MLS opponent New York Red Bulls in the Quarterfinals with former Richmond Kickers Future (PDL) standout Dominic Oduro notching the first goal of the night. 

Yamith Cuesta added a second tally, with Orr Barouch rounding out the scoreline with a pair to help the Fire cruise to an easy victory over a defenseless Red Bulls squad. The only MLS club on the road for the Third Round, the Fire faced a tighter contest against giant-killer Rochester and came away with a narrow 1-0 win, courtesy of a lone goal by Diego Chavez.  

Seeded fourth overall, Chicago opened the play-in tournament in the second round of the western bracket of MLS qualifying and defeated the defending MLS Cup Champion Colorado Rapids on March 30 with a 2-1 victory. 

Then, a back-and-forth affair against the San Jose Earthquakes came down to a penalty kick shootout, which saw the Fire advance to the Open Cup, 5-4. The 2011 season marks the 13th time the Richmond Kickers have qualified for the U.S. Open Cup over the past 19 seasons, with an overall record of 23-11 during tournament play. 


After playing the El Paso Patriots to a 1-1 draw, the Richmond Kickers

captured the 1995 US Open Cup title by defeating the Patriots on penalty kicks 4-2.

Photo: Richmond Kickers


The Kickers claimed the U.S. Open Cup title the first year of the “Professional Era” in 1995 and have since made it to the quarterfinal round five times (1995, 2001, 2004, 2007, 2011), ousting five Major League Soccer teams along the way including Colorado Rapids in 2000, DC United in 2004, LA Galaxy in 2007 and Columbus Crew and Sporting Kansas City in 2011.  With 76 total goals scored during the Open Cup, the Kickers set several franchise records, as well as a Professional Era U.S. Open Cup record, for most goals (12) during the 8-4 rout over the Ocean City Barons in 2005.

Kickers Defeat Second Straight MLS Club, advance to U.S. Open Cup Semifinal

For the second straight U.S. Open Cup game, the Richmond Kickers (the only non-MLS club left) beat an MLS team. This time the Kickers went into Livestrong park and came away victorious with a 2-0 win over a solid Sporting KC team.

David Bulow scored on a penalty kick giving him 14 goals in U.S. Open Cup play - a modern era record - surpassing former D.C. United star Jaime Moreno who scored 13 times.


*Goal scoring stats compiled by TheCup.us

Professional Era Scoring Leaders (1995-present)

# – Player – Last Goal 14 – DAVID BULOW (RICHMOND)- 2011 13 – Johnny Menyongar (Multiple teams)- 2008 13 – Jaime Moreno (DC United) – 2010 12 – Melvin Tarley (Minnesota Thunder) – 2009 11 – Sebastien Le Toux (Seattle Sounders) – 2009 10 – Byron Carmichael (Multiple teams) – 2009 10 – Dante Washington (Multiple teams) – 2004 9 – Tomas Boltnar (Des Moines Menace) – 2006 9 – Randi Patterson (Multiple teams) – 2009 9 – Carlos Ruiz (Multiple teams) – 2007 9 – MATTHEW DELICATE (RICHMOND)- 2011 9 – Josh Wolff (Multiple teams) – 2005

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Kickers set to face Sportin KC in U.S. Open Cup play

Richmond, VA – (Monday, June 27, 2011) – The Richmond Kickers face the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer on Tuesday, June 28 in the Third Round of the U.S. Open Cup.  Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. at Columbus Crew Stadium.  The winner will advance to the Quarterfinals to face the winner of the Sporting Kansas City/Chicago Fire PDL game.

Read More: Richmond Vs. Sporting K.C.

Kickers host Dayton Dutch Lions - Opening round 2011 U.S. Open Cup

Richmond, VA – (Monday, June 13, 2011) – The Richmond Kickers open the 2011 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Tuesday, June 14, hosting the Dayton Dutch Lions at Richmond City Stadium at 7:00 p.m. Should the Kickers advance past their USL PRO opponents, they will host the winner of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds versus Chattanooga FC (NPSL) game in the Second Round on Tuesday, June 21. Wear red and purchase tickets for just $5.00 at the gate. Richmond Kickers Season Passes, Coach Passes and Youth Pro Passes will be accepted for this match.

Kickers Host First Round of U.S. Open Cup

Richmond, VA – (Wednesday, June 1, 2011) – U.S. Soccer unveiled the groupings for the first two rounds of the 2011 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, pitting the Richmond Kickers against the Dayton Dutch Lions in the First Round on Tuesday, June 14 at Richmond City Stadium. The winner will advance to the Second Round to take on the winner of the Chattanooga FC (NPSL) versus Pittsburgh Riverhounds game on Tuesday, June 21 at a location to be determined.

D.C. United vs Philadelphia Union - U.S. Open Cup Highlights

 
Boyds, MD - Wednesday night D.C. United took on the Philadelphia Union at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds, MD in U.S. Open Cup action.  From the video highlights it looks as if there where very few fans in attendance.

United went on to beat the Union in penelty kicks following the 2-2 draw.

Up next for the Black and Red is the New England Revolution Tuesday, April 26 back at the SoccerPlex in Boyds.

Hopefully there will be some more fan support for 2-time winners (1996, 2008), D.C. United, in what is essentially a home match.

D.C. United to face Revolution for U.S. Open Cup play-in game

Washington, D.C. (April 6, 2011) - Following a victory tonight over the Philadelphia Union, D.C. United today announced details for a second U.S. Open Cup play-in game against the New England Revolution. The Black-and-Red will play host to the Revolution on Tuesday, April 26 at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds, MD. Kickoff is set for 7:30pm.

U.S. Open Cup Play-in match | D.C. United vs Union today at SoccerPlex

Match Information: DCUnited.com

2011 US Open Cup qualifying: Atletico Virginia smokes Englewood Jack, will represent DC/VA at regionals

For the second year in a row, Club Atletico Virginia (CAV) will represent the Metro DC / Virginia State Soccer Association in the Region I US Open Cup qualifying tournament. Last year, they snapped the Aegean Hawks’ run of four straight DC/VA Open Cup titles, and with the Hawks competing in Maryland qualifying this year, Atletico Virginia needed only to defeat Englewood Jack FC to move on to the regional finals. CAV would take care of Englewood, 7-2.


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Details set for D.C. United-Philadelphia Union U.S. Open Cup play-in game

United to take on Union on Wednesday, April 6 at Maryland SoccerPlex

Washington, D.C. (March 2, 2011) - D.C. United today announced details for its U.S. Open Cup play-in game against the Philadelphia Union. The Black-and-Red will play host to the Union on Wednesday, April 6 at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds, MD. Kickoff is set for 7:30pm.

Tickets will go on sale on Monday, March 7 via the D.C. United front office. D.C. United plan holders (full season, 10-game and flex) will be able to purchase $16 tickets in advance or for $20 on the day of the game. Full Season Ticket Holders will also have access to reserved midfield seating by showing their 2011 Season Ticket Holder membership card the day of the game. The general public will be able to purchase tickets in advance for $20 or for $25 on the day of the game.

D.C. United, Richmond Kickers to participate in 98th edition of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup

CHICAGO (Feb. 17, 2011) – The 98th edition of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup will get underway on June 14 with 16 first-round games. Five rounds of play precede the Oct. 4 final that will decide the U.S. Soccer national club championship.
The more than 155 teams that entered the competition beginning in the initial stages will be narrowed to 40 teams for the tournament proper by the May 30 qualifying deadline. In 2011, 19 professional teams – including eight from Major League Soccer – and 21 amateur teams will make up the field.

The first and second rounds will be made up of exclusively lower division and amateur teams and will be played on June 14 and June 21, respectively, with eight teams advancing to play eight MLS teams on June 28 in the third round.

The quarterfinals will be played on July 12 and the semifinals will be played on Aug. 30. All 2011 U.S. Open Cup matches are scheduled to be played on Tuesdays.

The tournament has crowned a champion for 97 consecutive years beginning in 1914. Every winning team’s name is engraved on the base of the Dewar Challenge Trophy which dates to the first year of the tournament and currently resides at U.S. Soccer House in Chicago.

The two-time defending champion Seattle Sounders will enter the tournament in the third round and will be the first team since 1984 with a chance of winning three consecutive U.S. Open Cup titles. The New York Greek-Americans (1967-69) were the only other team to accomplish this feat.

Like recent editions, the U.S. Open Cup is a single-elimination tournament, with games tied after regulation extended by two 15-minute overtime halves. If a winner is not determined in overtime, advancement will be determined by kicks from the penalty spot.

The 2011 champion will earn a $100,000 cash prize, while the runner-up will collect $50,000. The top Division III and Amateur Division clubs will each receive a $10,000 prize. No Division II teams will participate in the 2011 U.S. Open Cup as the North American Soccer League did not obtain provisional sanctioning in time to be included.



2011 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Schedule

May 30: Qualifying Deadline

June 14: First Round (32 teams from USL PRO and Amateur Division)

June 21: Second Round (First round winners)

June 28: Third Round (Second round winners paired against eight MLS teams)

July 12: Quarterfinals

Aug. 30: Semifinals

Oct. 4: Final
Participating Teams

Major League Soccer (Division I – 8 teams): Six automatic qualifiers based on the 2010 regular season standings and two qualifiers from a play-in competition that features 10 teams.

Automatic Qualifiers (6 berths): Columbus Crew, FC Dallas, Los Angeles Galaxy, New York Red Bulls, Real Salt Lake, Seattle Sounders

Play-in Qualifiers (2 berths): Chicago Fire, Chivas USA, Colorado Rapids, D.C. United, Houston Dynamo, New England Revolution, Philadelphia Union, Portland Timbers, San Jose Earthquakes, Sporting Kansas City
United Soccer Leagues PRO (Division III – 11 teams): All U.S.-based clubs automatically qualify.
Automatic Qualifiers (11 berths): Charleston Battery, Charlotte Eagles, Dayton Dutch Lions, Harrisburg City Islanders, Los Angeles Blues, FC New York, Orlando City, Pittsburgh Riverhounds, Richmond Kickers, Rochester Rhinos, Wilmington Hammerheads


United Soccer Leagues Premier Development League (Amateur – 9 teams): The top U.S.-based clu b from each of nine PDL divisions will qualify based on the results of four pre-selected 2011 regular season games. Each of the 54 teams eligible will play two home and two away matches that will serve as qualifiers.

U.S. Adult Soccer Association (Amateur – 8 teams): The first and second place teams from each of the four U.S. Soccer regions will advance to the tournament. Approximately 50 teams entered qualifying at the local or state level.

National Premier Soccer League (Amateur – 4 teams): The process for determining NPSL qualifying teams will be announced in the coming weeks. The 36-team national amateur league is affiliated with the USASA. In previous years its teams participated via USASA regional qualifying.

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