Notable upsets in the Second Round of the US Open Cup

Posted on 01. Sep, 2009 by Chuck Nolan Jr. in 1995 - Present (Pro Era), Feature, History, Second Round

Notable upsets in the Second Round of the US Open Cup

The Mid-Michigan Bucks have always been one of the lower division troublemakers of the US Open Cup, and this match against the New England Revolution at Foxboro Stadium helped build that reputation. Goalkeeper Eric Pogue was the early hero for the Bucks, saving a Shaker Asad penalty kick in the 7th minute to keep the score 0-0. The Bucks stayed with the Revolution for 90 minutes using a high-tempo style of play and eventually sending the sparse crowd of 1,857 Revolution fans home disappointed.

Things you should know about the Second Round of the US Open Cup

Posted on 01. Sep, 2009 by Chuck Nolan Jr. in 1995 - Present (Pro Era), Feature, History, Second Round

Things you should know about the Second Round of the US Open Cup

Only two USASA clubs have advanced to the Third Round since 1996. Bavarian SC defeated the Reading Rage (USL D3 Pro) 1-0 in the Second Round of 2003. Dallas Roma FC became the first USASA team to defeat a USL First Division team when they eliminated Miami FC 1-0 in 2006.

PDL teams winning Second Round games doesn’t happen often, but it’s not unheard of during the Professional Era (1995-present). 17 PDL teams have made it to the Third Round. The Michigan Bucks have done it more than anyone else, advancing to Round 3 four times.

2009 Second Round recap: Thriller in Carolina, Barons are last amateur survivor

Posted on 16. Jun, 2009 by Josh Hakala in 2009, Recaps, Second Round

2009 Second Round recap: Thriller in Carolina, Barons are last amateur survivor

The Ocean City Barons and the Wilmington Hammerheads pulled off the lone upset of the US Open Cup Second Round. The Barons get a penalty kick in the 108th minute and JT Noone breaks a scoreless tie and Ocean City earns a date with DC United at the Maryland Soccerplex in Round 3. The Barons, based on the rest of the results, won the $10,000 prize money as the amateur team that has advanced the farthest in the tournament.

2008 Second Round: Rhinos pull away from Riverhounds, remain perfect vs. USL-2

Posted on 24. Jun, 2008 by Josh Hakala in 2008, Recaps, Second Round

2008 Second Round: Rhinos pull away from Riverhounds, remain perfect vs. USL-2

Goals by Mauricio Salles and Luke Kreamalmeyer in the second half broke open a close game as the host Rochester Rhinos cruised to a 3-0 win over the Pittsburgh Riverhounds of the USL Second Division at PAETEC Park. With the win, Rochester’s Open Cup record against USL Second Division opponents remains unblemished at 5-0 all-time.

2008 Second Round: Cleveland’s Floyd Franks scores 2 in OT, leaves Minnesota seeing stars

Posted on 24. Jun, 2008 by Josh Hakala in 2008, Recaps, Second Round

2008 Second Round: Cleveland’s Floyd Franks scores 2 in OT, leaves Minnesota seeing stars

The Cleveland City Stars booked a date next Tuesday with the Chicago Fire, thanks to a 2-0 extra-time victory over the Minnesota Thunder.

After the teams played the first 90 minutes to a scoreless draw, Cleveland finally opened the scoring near the end of the first 15-minute extra time period.

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