Aaaand the Draw Is...
by Matt Coyne on May 16, 2025 8:53 PM EDT
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PrintHans Backe's been talking a big game about the U.S. Open Cup as of late -- you know, that trophy he scuttled despite a near bye to the finals against the Seattle Sounders last year? -- and May 29 it's going to be gut check time at Red Bull Arena.
Last night the Premier Development League's Reading Untied A.C. defeated USASA side New York Greek-American Atlas 2-1 in Reading to advance to the next round against USL Pro's Charleston Battery. The winner of the Reading-Charleston match-up will face the Red Bulls.
The full bracket is here.
UPDATE: According to U.S. Soccer, If Reading wins, they'll travel to Red Bull Arena and the game will kickoff at 7. If Charleston wins, the Bulls will head to South Carolina for a 7:30 start. Regardless of who wins, the match will be on May 29.
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If my Rochester Rhinos beat Brooklyn Italians, they’ll be travelling to PPL Park. Hopefully my other American team can find the same form and luck against the Union that the Red Bulls did at the weekend.
by coys_from_wny on May 17, 2025 1:26 AM EDT reply actions
Aren't the Rhinos having a ridiculous season?
Like…undefeated without giving up a goal?
They usually play well in the Open Cup, too, if memory serves correct.
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by Matt Coyne on May 17, 2025 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah 6 consecutive shutout wins to start the season, 5 of those on the road.
but there is a big difference between your run-of-the-mill USL team and a squad that is half MLS starters and half MLS reserve players.
I’m still hoping Philadelphia implodes between now and then. The thought of Freddy Adu as a second half substitute frightens me, but hey, maybe our goalkeeper is a lot better than we’ve even seen yet this season.
by coys_from_wny on May 18, 2025 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions
It's not as if the Rhinos haven't done it before.
By done I mean beat MLS teams on the way to a US Open Cup.
Granted, MLS is much better now than it was, but look at the Richmond Kickers last year.
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by Matt Coyne on May 18, 2025 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions
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