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U.S. Open Cup Round One Games to Watch
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: U.S. Open Cup Round One Games to WatchIt’s Amateur Hour across the continental United States, but this time, it’s not a bad thing. Tonight marks the primary slew of games in the first round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The first round will comprise all amateur teams, consisting of qualifiers from the USL PDL, NPSL, and Open Division. In total,…
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Des Moines Menace Draws Cleveland, Cincinnati in US Open Cup
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Des Moines Menace Draws Cleveland, Cincinnati in US Open CupOn Wednesday lower division clubs learned their fates as the draw was announced for the first formal round of the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The Des Moines Menace will host the NPSL’s AFC Cleveland in the first round May 10 at 7:30 p.m., with USL side FC Cincinnati awaiting the winner for a May 17…
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The Tailgate: Minneapolis City Disqualified From U.S. Open Cup
Categories: The AngleContinue Reading: The Tailgate: Minneapolis City Disqualified From U.S. Open CupThis week we ask the fans: “Minneapolis City SC was disqualified from the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup after changing leagues in the offseason. What is your take on City’s disqualification?” “This is what makes the Open Cup so thrilling. Any team, on any given night, can be screwed by the USSF, just like…
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Minneapolis City SC Disqualified From U.S. Open Cup
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minneapolis City SC Disqualified From U.S. Open CupMINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis City SC has been disqualified from the U.S. Open Cup after the club found itself in conflict with current cup policy. Per the U.S. Soccer Federation Policy manual, Open Division teams forfeit their eligibility upon switching leagues after the Open Division entry deadline has passed. Minneapolis City was awarded an Open Division berth…
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Match Preview: Oakland County at Minneapolis City
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Match Preview: Oakland County at Minneapolis CityThis Saturday, Minneapolis City will host fellow Premier League of America side Oakland County in the second qualifying round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Both clubs are competing in Open Cup qualifying for the first time in their young histories. Premier League of America The two teams did not face one another this…
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FC Dallas Win the 2016 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup 4-2
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: FC Dallas Win the 2016 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup 4-2A brace from Maximilano Urruti and a goal and three assists from Muaro Diaz lead FC Dallas past a depleted New England Revolution. The 2016 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Final featured two teams that had won the tournament in previous years. FC Dallas won the tournament in 1997 as the Dallas Burn and the…
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Minneapolis City Receive Berth in US Open Cup
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minneapolis City Receive Berth in US Open CupWith the first season in its history under its belt, Minneapolis City will look to the US Open Cup this fall. The US Soccer Federation announced the October matchups for the first two qualifying rounds of the 2017 tournament. Minneapolis City, who play in the Premier League of America (PLA) will join the competition in…
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MN Migration: Teal Bunbury Finds His Form as New England Advances to the Open Cup Final
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MN Migration: Teal Bunbury Finds His Form as New England Advances to the Open Cup FinalIn this week’s recap of Minnesotans playing professionally: Teal Bunbury scores twice in three days, Eric Miller gets his first assist of the season, and Tyler David appears to have solidified his starting spot. The New England Revolution started the weekend with a 4-1 loss to Toronto FC that featured a hat-trick by Sebastian Giovinco. Teal Bunbury scored…
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MN Migration: Bunbury Sends the Revolution on in Open Cup Play
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: MN Migration: Bunbury Sends the Revolution on in Open Cup PlayMinnesota Migration: A weekly recap of Minnesotans in the pros. In a busy week Teal Bunbury scored a brace against the Cosmos in midweek Open Cup action, Calum Mallace returned from injury for the Montreal Impact after nearly three months and Kassey Kallman nears 3,000 consecutive minutes in the NWSL. Teal Bunbury found his form…
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Defending US Open Cup Champion Sporting KC Not Taking Minnesota Lightly
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Defending US Open Cup Champion Sporting KC Not Taking Minnesota LightlySporting KC midfielder Benny Feilhaber and head coach Peter Vermes are not taking opponent Minnesota United FC lightly in tonight’s US Open Cup. “It’s entirely unique opportunity that the sport has. You don’t see the Yankees facing off against a Triple-A baseball team. If they lost, it would be a major deal.” Sporting KC Head…
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US Open Cup Gameday Open Thread: #MNUvSKC
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: US Open Cup Gameday Open Thread: #MNUvSKCOpen thread. Enjoy! When? – 7:00 PM CT, Saturday, June 15 Where? – National Sports Center Stadium, Blaine, MN How to Watch? My29 (Local), YouTube Stream (Everywhere else) Reads: 55.1 Match Preview Official Team Preview Pioneer Press Feature StarTribuine Feature KC Star Preview Social: Official Hashtag: #MNUvSKC #USOC2016 Follow us at @FiftyFiveOne! Team Accounts Minnesota United FC – @MNUnitedFC Sporting…
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The Minnesota Thunder were US Open Cup Giant Killers in 2005
Continue Reading: The Minnesota Thunder were US Open Cup Giant Killers in 2005Originally published at ussoccer.com June 29, 2015. In 2005, the Minnesota Thunder were U.S. Open Cup Giant Killers and it was no fluke either. Led by long-time coach and founder Buzz Lagos, the Thunder defeated three MLS teams on their 2005 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup run. After narrowly scraping by the Chicago Fire PDL…
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Minnesota United Coaches and Players: USOC Match vs. Sporting KC Could be Wide-Open Affair
Categories: NewsContinue Reading: Minnesota United Coaches and Players: USOC Match vs. Sporting KC Could be Wide-Open AffairWhile most American soccer enthusiasts love the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, many will admit that knockout competitions can sometimes be dry affairs with each side feeling the other out and trying not to make mistakes. And while both Sporting KC and Minnesota will be looking to minimize errors,United players and coaches expect a wide-open…