US Open Cup

[Yohan]

For those of us starving for any sort of soccer

http://www.mlssoccer.com/us-open-cup

Watching New York vs Charleston right now, NY fielding a lot of first team. Amadou Sanyang now plays for Charleston

[Oldtimer]

That's interesting. LA is mainly sending their reserves to their match against Carolina.
GO CHARLESTON!!!! I love those guys, they were good hosts for TFC.

[Yohan]

it's 1-0 NY from Cooper, who just can't stop scoring. remember when people doubted whether he still had goals in him?

[Oldtimer]

Interesting seeing Sanyang playing for Charleston.

[Oldtimer]

2-0 NY Conde. Some poor defending there on a short pass from a corner kick.

[ag futbol]

Good article posted on the score:

http://blogs.thescore.com/footyblog/2012/05/28/davis-major-league-soccers-errant-son-returns-to-teach-it-a-lesson/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheFootyBlog+%28The+Footy+Blo g%29

[Yohan]

Watching LA @ Carolina, which apparently is a sell out. 1-0 LA on Noonan goal from Barrett assist (4 games in a row with an assist for Barrett)

[Oldtimer]

The Battery look like the D-3 team they are. NY looks like they are barely running in second gear.

[Yohan]

lol. Barrett pulls a hammy again

edit: no, just his typical cramps

[Oldtimer]

Actually, it's Barrett cramping up, LOL.

The Chad we know so well.

[Oldtimer]

The Carolina game is much better attended, even with LA's second-stringer line (no Beckham).

[Oldtimer]

Golazo! Carolina ties the Galaxy! Very composed goal, clinical finishing.

[Yohan]

The Carolina game is much better attended, even with LA's second-stringer line (no Beckham).
apparently it's a sell out with extra seats added

[Yohan]

a bit weird hearing two commentators at same time (1 galaxy, 1 carolina) but both are doing a good job

[Yohan]

2-1 Carolina. Cupset coming.

This Shipalani guy for Carolina is burning Galaxy since he came on. Very good looking winger

[Yohan]

there is is. 2-1 Carolina and LA is out of USOC. who would have thought LA would be one of worst teams in MLS this year

[Yohan]

Michigan ties it up late 2nd half vs Chicago. 2-2

[Petor]

Columbus down 2-1 with less than 10 min to go at home! :)

[Yohan]

1-0 SKC at the half vs Orlando City. Ex TFC Paolo Nagamura with a strike from 30 yds. Entertaining game

[Yohan]

ahaha. Columbus loses 2-1 to Dayton. two upsets so far

[Petor]

Columbus lose to Dayton, 1-2, bye bye Columbus! :) :D

[Yohan]

and Michigan is leading Chicago 3-2 in extra time

[TOBOR !]

Fire v bucks in extra time (2-2) here : http://www.chicago-fire.com/2012/livestream/FirevsBucks

EDIT - make that 3-2 Michigan

[Whoop]

there is is. 2-1 Carolina and LA is out of USOC. who would have thought LA would be one of worst teams in MLS this year

TFC beat them this year! LOL

[TOBOR !]

or you can go here - all the streams on one page : http://mlsrepitaph.blogspot.ca/p/us-open-cup-matchcenter.html

edit - bah - nevermind - Yohan`s got this under control... I`m having a bad thread day :(

[TOBOR !]

Fire Starting XI: Paolo Tornaghi; Tony Walls, Jalil Anibaba, Austin Berry, Hunter Jumper; Michael Videira, Daniel Paladini, Corben Bone; Rafael Robayo; Federico Puppo, Orr Barouch

Fire Substitutes: Sean Johnson, Dan Gargan, Kwame Watson-Siriboe, Gonzalo Segares, Victor Pineda, Patrick Nyarko, Dominic Oduro

about to start 2nd half of extra time

[jloome]

or you can go here - all the streams on one page : http://mlsrepitaph.blogspot.ca/p/us-open-cup-matchcenter.html

Here too:
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2012/05/29/2012-us-open-cup-live-scoreboard

[Oldtimer]

Columbus lose to Dayton, 1-2, bye bye Columbus! :) :D

:flare::flare::flare::flare::flare::flare:

[jloome]

"Can't see it, there's a pole in my way...but I think it's fire ball," says the commentator. Only in North America.

[jloome]

"he runs into a group of 13-year-old girls." I tell you, you can't write this shit. Fire are losing to a team playing in an tin arena in Michigan, like a Will Ferrell movie or something

[Yohan]

"he runs into a group of 13-year-old girls." I tell you, you can't write this shit. Fire are losing to a team playing in an tin arena in Michigan, like a Will Ferrell movie or something

Ultimate Soccer Arenas
http://thecup.us/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Ultimate-Soccer-Arenas.jpg

[Oldtimer]

TFC beat them this year! LOL

LA played with Becks, Keane, and Donovan against TFC. This is LA's second-stringers that lost.

[TOBOR !]

to be fair, there`s no way Michigan should be allowed to host this game in that arena. Look at the bounce the ball takes. They`re playing on concrete. Plus there`s no room around the pitch for a decent run up to a throw.

Surely there`s a regulation sized grass field somewhere around Pontiac ?

[Yohan]

to be fair, there`s no way Michigan should be allowed to host this game in that arena. Look at the bounce the ball takes. They`re playing on concrete. Plus there`s no room around the pitch for a decent run up to a throw.

Surely there`s a regulation sized grass field somewhere around Pontiac ?
no worse than turf at Olympic Stadium

[TOBOR !]

Are Michigan down to 10 men or something ?

[Oldtimer]

It's like playing at Iceland in Mississauga or under the Dome in Oakville.

[ManUtd4ever]

LOL at the Michigan arena. I've played in indoor recreational leagues that had more impressive venues.

[TOBOR !]

"ohhhhh ! Wowzer !"

[Oldtimer]

A PDL team wins... talk about minnows.

It's sad seeing MLS sides playing their reserves, though. At least the Voyageurs Cup is taken much more seriously than the USOC.

[Petor]

Bye bye Chicago, loses to a PDL team! :D

[Brooker]

The slowest pitch invasion you'll ever see!

"Tootles!" lmao.

[Yohan]

LOL at the Michigan arena. I've played in indoor recreational leagues that had more impressive venues.
I believe Michigan is 4th div team. might as well be a rec league team.

but they upset Chicago 3-2

[ManUtd4ever]

The slowest pitch invasion you'll ever see!

LOL!

[Yohan]

3-1 SKC. Soony Saad with fantastic strike

[ManUtd4ever]

Upsets galore so far tonight. I love it.

[Jeffro]

Are there streams anywhere for any of these games?

[TOBOR !]

Dallas losing 1-0 to Charlotte

[TOBOR !]

Are there streams anywhere for any of these games?

yes - check the OP

[Yohan]

NE blows a 3 goal lead and now at 3-3 vs Harrisburg

[Yohan]

keep track of all games here

http://www.soccer24.com/usa/us-open-cup/

[TOBOR !]

NE blows a 3 goal lead and now at 3-3 vs Harrisburg

all 6 goals in extra time ??

[Yohan]

6 goals scored in extra time in NE-Harrisburg match. now on to PKs

[TOBOR !]

wow !

[Auzzy]

LOL Houston goalie just took a throw-in himself.

[Yohan]

Harrisburg wins in PKs! bye bye NE!

[TOBOR !]

Epic collapse - up 3-0 in extra time only to lose on penalties !

[TOBOR !]

LOL Houston goalie just took a throw-in himself.

Where are you watching this ?

[Blizzard]

Dallas losing 1-0 to Charlotte

And FCD is now a man down.

[Yohan]

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/real-salt-lake

RSL down 3-1 vs Minnesota at home :o

[Auzzy]

Where are you watching this ?

http://www.houstondynamo.com/news/2012/05/watch-live-dynamo-vs-scorpions

[Yohan]

Where are you watching this ?

http://www.houstondynamo.com/news/2012/05/watch-live-dynamo-vs-scorpions

[Auzzy]

San Antonio wins 1-0 vs Houston... he he

[TOBOR !]

wow - Houston's out... 5 minutes left for Dallas.. Chicago, Columbus, LA, NE already out. RSL losing badly... holy crap...

[narduch]

This is shaping up to a year when a non-MLS team could win the CCL spot from this tournament.

[Yohan]

good crowd in Rio Tinto for a USOC match

[Auzzy]

LOL whoever is playing vs. Dallas scored a 2nd goal deep in extra time.

[TOBOR !]

Dallas out

[Auzzy]

good crowd in Rio Tinto for a USOC match

The crowd in Dallas was really really bad.

[jloome]

LOL whoever is playing vs. Dallas scored a 2nd goal deep in extra time.

2-0 Charlotte.

[Blizzard]

And FCD is now a man down.

Charlotte Eagles score in the 89th. Two nil Charlotte over FCD.

.... and it's over. Congrats to Charlotte will play Kevin Harmse's San Antonio Scorpions (who beat Houston) next week.

[Auzzy]

Charlotte Eagles score in the 89th. Two nil Charlotte over FCD.

.... and it's over. Congrats will play Kevin Harmse's San Antonio Scorpions (who beat Houston) next week.

More like the 93rd minute for the 2nd goal...

[Auzzy]

there is is. 2-1 Carolina and LA is out of USOC. who would have thought LA would be one of worst teams in MLS this year

Most of the MLS teams are vying for the "Worst Team in the World" award tonight...

[Blizzard]

More like the 93rd minute for the 2nd goal...

I stand corrected. When the commentator said two minutes to play, I assumed 89th.

[TOBOR !]

Philadelphia 3-0 Rochester

[Oldtimer]

Epic collapse - up 3-0 in extra time only to lose on penalties !


... and we thought only TFC has late collapses.

[Auzzy]

I stand corrected. When the commentator said two minutes to play, I assumed 89th.

LOL, I just thought it was funny. The 10 minutes I watched them play near the end of the game, I could not imagine how Carolina could ever have scored the first goal. Then they score another deep in injury time.

[Brooker]

wow - Houston's out... 5 minutes left for Dallas.. Chicago, Columbus, LA, NE already out. RSL losing badly... holy crap...

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/6363/hahaehehe.jpg

[Stouffville_RPB]

This is shaping up to a year when a non-MLS team could win the CCL spot from this tournament.

Maybe but NYRB will be tough to eliminate and Seattle always take this competition very seriously.

[Auzzy]

RSL commentators just had a good point: all these MLS teams that are losing today to lower division teams, now have over 2 weeks off to stew about it... Man I'm glad that TFC managed to scrape out a victory vs. Philly.

[Stouffville_RPB]

RSL is losing 3-1

MLS is 5-5 so far tonight with RSL losing, Chivas winning, and San Jose currently scoreless.

The winner in the Dayton v Columbus match was nice.

I'm really looking forward to Portland v Cal FC tomorrow night.

[bones]

keep track of all games here

http://www.soccer24.com/usa/us-open-cup/


oooooooh the money to be made betting against MLS teams!!!!!

[Auzzy]

Many of the RSL players refusing to shake hands with Minnesota players as they walk off the field...

[Yohan]

RSL out

[bones]

RSL is losing 3-1

MLS is 5-5 so far tonight with RSL losing, Chivas winning, and San Jose currently scoreless.

The winner in the Dayton v Columbus match was nice.

I'm really looking forward to Portland v Cal FC tomorrow night.

make that RSL loss a final! 3-1

[Yohan]

http://www.sjearthquakes.com/news/2012/05/usoc-live-earthquakes-vs-fort-lauderdale-strikers

SJ vs Fort Lauderdale

[Yohan]

so RSL paid Minnesota for home field advantage, and still got whooped. Kreis pissed man

[narduch]

Maybe but NYRB will be tough to eliminate and Seattle always take this competition very seriously.

Ya. I think you are right.

I've had a look at the bracket and eventually the minnows will probably lose out to an MLS side that actually cares: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_Lamar_Hunt_U.S._Open_Cup

[Blizzard]

LOL, I just thought it was funny. The 10 minutes I watched them play near the end of the game, I could not imagine how Carolina could ever have scored the first goal. Then they score another deep in injury time.

Charlotte. Yes.

It shows that MLS teams just don't seem to give a damn about the USOC but do they really enjoy being embarassed by a 3rd division club?

[Blizzard]

so RSL paid Minnesota for home field advantage, and still got whooped. Kreis pissed man

LOL Congratulations Minnesota.

[Jeffro]

Wow, is that 7 MLS teams eliminated in one day? Crazy.

[Blizzard]

Wow, is that 7 MLS teams eliminated in one day? Crazy.

Fort Lauderdale takes a one nil lead over San Jose in the 38th minute.

[Yohan]

Ft Lauderdale leads 1-0 after a crazy chip from 35yds catches SJ GK off guard

[RedRum]

Arrive at thread late. Read posts. Check date at bottom right to be sure it is not April 1.

[ag futbol]

Many of the RSL players refusing to shake hands with Minnesota players as they walk off the field...
ROFL, really? Sooo classy

[Auzzy]

Charlotte. Yes.

It shows that MLS teams just don't seem to give a damn about the USOC but do they really enjoy being embarassed by a 3rd division club?

Oops, Charlotte, North Carolina that is. ;)

Except theoretically RSL seemed to give a damn. They arranged home-field advantage; had many of their top players out there; and at least some of them tried hard, even some nasty fouls near the end. But yeah, their minds didn't seem into it. SO many missed easy chances for RSL.

[Auzzy]

ROFL, really? Sooo classy

Yup, I saw at least 4 of them walk straight off the field, avoiding any Minnesota player that went up to them trying to shake hands. (It wasn't all the RSL players though.)

[Blizzard]

Oops, Charlotte, North Carolina that is. ;)

Except theoretically RSL seemed to give a damn. They arranged home-field advantage; had many of their top players out there; and at least some of them tried hard, even some nasty fouls near the end. But yeah, their minds didn't seem into it. SO many missed easy chances for RSL.

Yes, absolutely so. That must really, really sting. :)

[Auzzy]

Ouch, over 11,000 RSL fans on hand to watch that one.... :facepalm:

[Yohan]

1-1 after Garza ties it up for SJ

[Yohan]

SJ leads 2-1 after Garza pots in another one

[kodiakTFC]

Ouch, over 11,000 RSL fans on hand to watch that one.... :facepalm:

Some teams in MLS clearly don't care; RSL however does. They started almost all of the starters they had available, their fans came out, and they lost. Pathetic.

[Yohan]

Chivas USA wins 1-0 at Ventura County

[Yohan]

And SJ wins 2-1

[Yohan]

Results, US Open Cup 3rd round

*Harrisburg City 3-3 New England (Harrisburg City wins on PKs)
Charleston 0-4 New York
Philadelphia 3-0 Rochester
Richmond 1-2 DC United
*Michigan 3-2 Chicago
*Columbus 1-2 Dayton
*Tampa Bay 1-3 Colorado
Kansas City 3-2 Orlando City
*San Antonio 1-0 Houston
*Dallas 0-2 Charlotte
*Real Salt Lake 1-3 Minnesota
San Jose 2-1 Fort Lauderdale
Ventura County 0-1 Chivas USA
Carolina 2-1 Los Angeles
Wed 30 May
Atlanta at Seattle, 10pm
Cal FC at Portland, 1030pm

[DoubleUp]

I hope Bob was scouting these games

[Yohan]

4th round fixtures (5 June)

New York at Harrisburg City
Philadelphia at DC United
Dayton at Michigan
Colorado at Kansas City
Charlotte at San Antonio
Minnesota at San Jose
Seattle/Atlanta vs Portland/Cal FC
Chivas USA vs Cal FC

-assuming no venue changes

[spe18]

A PDL team wins... talk about minnows.

It's sad seeing MLS sides playing their reserves, though. At least the Voyageurs Cup is taken much more seriously than the USOC.

You would think though the reserves on an MLS team are still better then those on a 2nd or 3rd division team eh ;)

[Yohan]

You would think though the reserves on an MLS team are still better then those on a 2nd or 3rd division team eh ;)
a lot of players on NASL, some USL sides have MLS experience

[Yohan]

Some teams in MLS clearly don't care; RSL however does. They started almost all of the starters they had available, their fans came out, and they lost. Pathetic.

17,212 at rio tinto

[Auzzy]

4th round fixtures (5 June)

New York at Harrisburg City
Philadelphia at DC United
Dayton at Michigan
Colorado at Kansas City
Charlotte at San Antonio
Minnesota at San Jose
Seattle/Atlanta vs Portland/Cal FC
Chivas USA vs Cal FC

-assuming no venue changes

So we'll have a couple of MLS sides knocking each other out.

And a couple of lower-division teams guaranteed to make it to the next round. This could get somewhat interesting.

[Yohan]

So we'll have a couple of MLS sides knocking each other out.

And a couple of lower-division teams guaranteed to make it to the next round. This could get somewhat interesting.
Quarter final and semi final bracketing haven't been announced yet, and my understanding is that USSF will make fixtures so that MLS team will take on lower division teams.

[Petor]

Here you can see the whole bracket, should clear up the pairings for the next round(s).

http://thecup.us/2012-us-open-cup-bracket/

[Stouffville_RPB]

Last night really was very exciting. I hope tonight has as much life as last night.

[bones]

Harrisburg wins in PKs! bye bye NE!


PK's and pitch invasion


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsQVH9QjjRg

[Oldtimer]

PK's and pitch invasion



ah-ha-ha-ha. Looks like there was a "crowd" of about 30. Still, good on them for beating an MLS reserve side. That's quite an accomplishment.

[james]

when you look at all the brackets and everything is quite an impressive tournament in the US with all the teams and everything. It just a shame most people don't care about it, and such few fans often show up. And some of the teams, well they have no stadium.

I think the Canadian Championship would be pretty good if we could get it to 8 teams rather then just 4. And every team having a stadium of at least 5k or bigger.

[ryan]

I think these upsets are good for the tourney really. Some MLS clubs should be embarrassed, the players should be, the fans should be mad. Make them take it more serious next year as well as giving confidence to the lower tier clubs that they can do quite well in this cup.

[Yohan]

when you look at all the brackets and everything is quite an impressive tournament in the US with all the teams and everything. It just a shame most people don't care about it, and such few fans often show up. And some of the teams, well they have no stadium.


San Antonio Scorpions - 7,164
Michigan Bucks - 2,006
Sporting KC - 12,217
Richmond Kickers - 5,014
Columbus Crew - 1,646
FC Dallas - 1,702
San Jose Earthquakes - 1,271
Philadelphia Union - 4,175
H'burg City Islanders - 441
Charleston Battery - 3,527
Ventura County Fusion - 2,800
Carolina RailHawks - 7,939
Tampa Bay Rowdies - 3,086
Real Salt Lake - 17,212

[joeyjones]

Here you can see the whole bracket, should clear up the pairings for the next round(s).

http://thecup.us/2012-us-open-cup-bracket/

gotta read the small print bro:

* Bracket arrangement subject to change - matchups fixed through Round 4

[Roogsy]

San Antonio Scorpions - 7,164
Michigan Bucks - 2,006
Sporting KC - 12,217
Richmond Kickers - 5,014
Columbus Crew - 1,646
FC Dallas - 1,702
San Jose Earthquakes - 1,271
Philadelphia Union - 4,175
H'burg City Islanders - 441
Charleston Battery - 3,527
Ventura County Fusion - 2,800
Carolina RailHawks - 7,939
Tampa Bay Rowdies - 3,086
Real Salt Lake - 17,212


Holy crap Dallas are such an embarrassment. I know teams like San Jose had less than their numbers, but even MLS attendance figures for them suck.

[Yohan]

PK's and pitch invasion


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsQVH9QjjRg

http://www.whptv.com/content/localsports/story/Harrisburg-upsets-New-England-in-US-Open-Cup-4-3/hZT6VhlQN0W1FStrpNQ0CQ.cspx

highlights

[Oldtimer]

http://www.whptv.com/content/localsports/story/Harrisburg-upsets-New-England-in-US-Open-Cup-4-3/hZT6VhlQN0W1FStrpNQ0CQ.cspx

highlights

Thanks. The rain explains why so few stuck around after the game ended.

[Detroit_TFC]

The slowest pitch invasion you'll ever see!

"Tootles!" lmao.

SMH We were 2 fucking feet away from the field of play, why run? Section 8 brought a bus, 40-50 people, they were sad. Bucks usually draw 300-400 people on average, had a capacity crowd of 2000. Chicago did have a lot of trouble with the FieldTurf but I wouldn't say the surface is worse than the the Big O. Plus the Fire had some time to practice on it.

Ironically, with the Crew losing to the Dutch Ovens, the Bucks go from playing an MLS team in Round 3 to playing a shitty USL Pro team (div. 3) in Round 4. I'd say our chance of getting to the QF are good.

Ultimate Soccer is not a bad facility, they have a liquor license, so they are alright by me.

[Yohan]

Anyone going to watch US vs Brazil at 8?

[james]

San Antonio Scorpions - 7,164
Michigan Bucks - 2,006
Sporting KC - 12,217
Richmond Kickers - 5,014
Columbus Crew - 1,646
FC Dallas - 1,702
San Jose Earthquakes - 1,271
Philadelphia Union - 4,175
H'burg City Islanders - 441
Charleston Battery - 3,527
Ventura County Fusion - 2,800
Carolina RailHawks - 7,939
Tampa Bay Rowdies - 3,086
Real Salt Lake - 17,212

not as bad as i thought then other then H'burg City Islanders. And well thats just awful support from MLS teams like San Jose, Crew and FC Dallas. I know you are playing smaller teams but come on thats just shit. Well done from Salt Lake and even kansas tho and some smaller clubs like Carolina and San Antonio!

[Yohan]

not as bad as i thought then other then H'burg City Islanders. And well thats just awful support from MLS teams like San Jose, Crew and FC Dallas. I know you are playing smaller teams but come on thats just shit. Well done from Salt Lake and even kansas tho and some smaller clubs like Carolina and San Antonio!a lot of those games were sell outs. there was apparently a monsoon in Harrisburg area

[Yohan]

http://www.firstrowsports.eu/watch/125041/1/watch-usa-vs-brazil.html

US vs Brazil

[Yohan]

1-0 Brazil. Neymar penalty after Onyewu handball in the box

[Yohan]

Too easy for Brazil as Thiago Silva scores off a corner. Criminal defending by the Yanks. 2-0

[Yohan]

Hercules Gomez scores after a Brazil turnover. 2-1 Brazil. Game on

[Yohan]

Marcelo puts Brazil up 3-1

[TOBOR !]

Hey ! Fuck off !111 :hulk:

This is the US Open Cup thread... piss off into 'International Footy' or someplace...

now then... links to tonight open cup action can be found here : http://mlsrepitaph.blogspot.ca/p/us-open-cup-matchcenter.html

[leaves to go watch US/Brazil]

[Yohan]

4-1 Brazil. Pato. Harsh scoreline for the Yanks as they really took it to Brazil for a bit

[Yohan]

http://www.ustream.tv/soundersfc

http://www.atlantasilverbacks.com/pro/Watch-Live-Video.htm

Atlanta at Seattle

[Yohan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjGRf08tcAk

Cal FC @ Portland

Portland is fielding first team. Seattle B+ team

[Stouffville_RPB]

Any mobile friendly Portland streams?

Edit: apparently there isn't one. (that's the word in the Timbers chat)

[TOBOR !]

also watch the Portland game here : http://www.portlandtimbers.com/sites/portland/files/TimbersvCalFC.html

Cal FC off to a bright start.

[Yohan]

1-0 Seattle. Nice strike just outside the box just before end of the half

[TOBOR !]

Cal FC have the excellently named player 'Pablo Cruz'

http://static.rateyourmusic.com/album_images/4d7bbae6f7d45e1c2d50f829940d2aae/60762.jpg

http://redriverpak.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/will600.jpg

[Yohan]

2-0 Seattle

[Yohan]

Atlanta pulls one back with a nifty finish on a volley. 2-1 Seattle

[Yohan]

But Seattle hits back quickly and goes up 3-1

[TOBOR !]

0-0 at half between Portland and Cal FC... which must play to Cal's favour.

Listening to Muse now as they flash birthday's, visiting groups and crowd scenes up on the board.

[Yohan]

4-1 Seattle and it's a route

[Stouffville_RPB]

5-1 Seattle is through

[TOBOR !]

4-1 Seattle and it's a route

indeed... but to where ?

[Yohan]

oh my god. Kris Boyd blows a PK after a handball by Cal FC in the box. this game has some drama written on it

[TOBOR !]

lulz - 80th minute and Chris Boyd lifts his penalty effort over the bar... Cal FC hanging on for dear life.

edit - Kris with a K ? ok.

[Yohan]

0-0. now onto extra time

[Jeffro]

Funny part was him jawing with the Cal FC players just before he took it. Looked like he said 'wanna bet, wanna bet?' they were having a laugh, clearly got into his head lol.

[Yohan]

oh my god Cal FC leads 1-0 in extra time

[TOBOR !]

jeebus - I was gonna go to bed...

[mowe]

Just started watching, saw the goal. What a great story!

[TOBOR !]

how many times have you heard that tonight ? "Jewksbury over the crossbar" ?

[TOBOR !]

Did I hear strains of 'This is bullshit' there ?

[mowe]

Great game. Glad I stayed up to watch. Go Cal FC!

[Yohan]

and there it is. a pub team just beat a first div team

Cal FC will now take on Seattle

[Jeffro]

WTF was with the ref holding play to allow Jewsbury to get treatment?

[TOBOR !]

that's it ! Cal FC win !

[jloome]

that's it ! Cal FC win !

Holy crap, eight MLS teams out to lower division clubs, including a PDL team and an amateur selects.

[Brooker]

SMH We were 2 fucking feet away from the field of play, why run?

It was just a joke, man.

[Jeffro]

All these upsets are either really embarrassing for MLS, or a really great sign for the future of American soccer.

[ManUtd4ever]

The results of the US Open Cup have demonstrated that for the most part, MLS sides that took the competition seriously enough to field a competitive lineup advanced and those that started their reserve squads were embarassed.

[Stouffville_RPB]

PUMPED Cal FC beat the Timbers! Upset I didn't get to watch it as it wasn't available on the iPad, it was the matchup I was most looking forward to.

MLS batted .500 in the round, not good. But seriously on a $2.8m cap your bench is going to be made up of mostly guys who are not a whole lot better than NASL guys. First team v First team lower sides don't stand a chance but after that the gap isn't huge.

Even though they got killed the goal for Atlanta last night was nice bit of skill.

How many teams in the league have seen a player or 2 over the last 2 days that they can bring in to their squad on the cheap?

[TOBOR !]

The results of the US Open Cup have demonstrated that for the most part, MLS sides that took the competition seriously enough to field a competitive lineup advanced and those that started their reserve squads were embarassed.

except Portland... and RSL

[Yohan]

http://www.portlandtimbers.com/video/2012/05/31/usoc-highlights-timbers-fall-1-0-cal-fc

highlights, Portland vs Cal FC

[TOBOR !]

PUMPED Cal FC beat the Timbers! Upset I didn't get to watch it as it wasn't available on the iPad, it was the matchup I was most looking forward to.

MLS batted .500 in the round, not good. But seriously on a $2.8m cap your bench is going to be made up of mostly guys who are not a whole lot better than NASL guys. First team v First team lower sides don't stand a chance but after that the gap isn't huge.

Even though they got killed the goal for Atlanta last night was nice bit of skill.

How many teams in the league have seen a player or 2 over the last 2 days that they can bring in to their squad on the cheap?

I bet you some of those Cal FC players get picked up - which I suppose is the whole point of their program. Good for them (especially enjoyed the casual attire worn by their GK).

[Yohan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=CjGRf08tcAk

full game Portland vs Cal FC for those of you want to watch the entire thing

[Detroit_TFC]

It was just a joke, man.

I know, it's ok

[Detroit_TFC]

All these upsets are either really embarrassing for MLS, or a really great sign for the future of American soccer.

There's a few different things to think about with this. One - having all the US MLS teams come in the 3rd Round created a lot more interest than the ridiculous MLS play in games. Two - fair to continue to ask questions about whether the MLS reserve league is playing any beneficial role for MLS bench players. Three - maybe it's time at last to clear the way for player movement between MLS and the two lower pro divisions. There is some, for example New York just loaned rookie Corey Herzog to USL Pro side Wilmington. But there is a lot of obstacles due to the semi-competitive mindset (in a business sense) between MLS, NASL and USL.

[Stouffville_RPB]

I bet you some of those Cal FC players get picked up - which I suppose is the whole point of their program. Good for them (especially enjoyed the casual attire worn by their GK).

Actually Torbor. May think Wynalda created the team just to stick it to MLS clubs that have passed him over for coaching jobs. See here http://blogs.thescore.com/footyblog/2012/05/28/davis-major-league-soccers-errant-son-returns-to-teach-it-a-lesson/

Also The Guardian has a very good recap of all the games (as well as a little history of the USOC)
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/may/30/us-open-lamar-hunt-cup-round-3?CMP=twt_gu

[ag futbol]

There's a few different things to think about with this. One - having all the US MLS teams come in the 3rd Round created a lot more interest than the ridiculous MLS play in games. Two - fair to continue to ask questions about whether the MLS reserve league is playing any beneficial role for MLS bench players. Three - maybe it's time at last to clear the way for player movement between MLS and the two lower pro divisions. There is some, for example New York just loaned rookie Corey Herzog to USL Pro side Wilmington. But there is a lot of obstacles due to the semi-competitive mindset (in a business sense) between MLS, NASL and USL.
I think the last two are very important points, although I wouldn't dismiss the first one. You know that nagging feeling you get that some players we watch out there aren't worth their salt? Might be a little more accurate than Don Garber wants us to believe. Depth continues to be a huge issue that will haunt this league until improvements are made. While in the past the reserve league was an obvious joke, now it's probably only been upgraded to below par.

The loan thing has puzzled me for a while. MLS is hurting the development of it's own players by preventing these deals.

[Yohan]

http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/1110/major-league-soccer/2012/05/30/3136579/mccarthys-musings-harrisburg-springs-its-wildest-open-cup

Article on Harrisburg upsetting New England in dramatic fashion

[Stouffville_RPB]

Eric Wynalda ‏@Wynalda11 -5minutes ago (https://twitter.com/#%21/Wynalda11) Phone hasn't stopped ringing this morning about Danny Barerra. All the "thanks but no thanks" are now "I always said he was good" too funny

[MartinUtd]

This Eric Wynalda sounds like quite the character.

[Yohan]

This Eric Wynalda sounds like quite the character.
you have no idea... he's like MLS's version of Dana White and Don Cherry rolled into one. an outspoken guy

[Auzzy]

Wow, what a story with that Cal FC -- Portland game. Including missed penalty by Portland, and the whole Wynalda soap opera.

[Detroit_TFC]

Apparently some Timbers Army folk are going up I-5 to Seattle to cheer on Cal FC (mainly through performing their traditional role of hating on the Sounders).

[TOBOR !]

The problem for Cal now is that while they may have been able to surprise Portland, Seattle will be prepared and there may be a drubbing in the books.

[Roogsy]

The problem for Cal now is that while they may have been able to surprise Portland, Seattle will be prepared and there may be a drubbing in the books.


Wouldn't doubt it.

[Yohan]

The problem for Cal now is that while they may have been able to surprise Portland, Seattle will be prepared and there may be a drubbing in the books.

http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2012/06/01/2544918/cal-fc-no-pushover-sigi-says.html

[Yohan]

lol. by the sounds of it, some Whitecaps supporters want to make it down to Seattle for Cal FC game too. funny people, Cascadians

[Oldtimer]

lol. by the sounds of it, some Whitecaps supporters want to make it down to Seattle for Cal FC game too. funny people, Cascadians

There's an old Arab proverb that says, "the enemy of my enemy is my friend."

I'm sure a number here would travel a short distance to boo them if the Krew were playing some lower division team in Detroit.

[Petor]

Chivas and Carolina RH live now here...
http://www.cdchivasusa.com/gameday/chivas-usa-vs-carolina-railhawks-june-05-2012

[tfcleeds]

Zack Schilawski with Carolina? Didn't he score a hat-trick vs. TFC once for NE?

[Petor]

Carolina does not look out of their league, well, a little but not much.

[Petor]

Watch Live: Red Bulls vs. Harrisburg City Islanders...
http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/news/2012/06/watch-live-red-bulls-vs-harrisburg-city-islanders-7pm-et

***Edit Harrisburg up 1-0!

[Petor]

1-0 Chivas - Agudelo at Carolina RH at the half.
1-0 Harrrisburg ? vs Redbulls at the half.

[ryan]

NYRB tie it up.

[Red CB Toronto]

Red Bulls just tied it at 1 in 58th min.

[Petor]

Red Bulls just scored, Lade, 1-1 with flares! :)

[CBTFC]

C'mooooooon Harrisburg! ;)

[tfcleeds]

Carolina ties it!

[tfcleeds]

Unfortunate penalty conceded by RailHawks in injury time, and Angel converts. Chivas advances.

[CBTFC]

Harrisburg goal in the 94' minute! Wooooo!

[MartinUtd]

Justed tuned in to the NYRB game.. is anyone else hearing block rockin beats?

[spe18]

Justed tuned in to the NYRB game.. is anyone else hearing block rockin beats?

Yup, I am too!

[MartinUtd]

3-1!!!!

LMAO at the drink

[Petor]

Bye bye New York!
Harrisburg wins 3-1! :D :flare:

[Petor]

Sounders game starts in less than half an hour, cmon Cali! :drum:
Stream here...


http://www.ustream.tv/soundersfc

[CBTFC]

Let's go Cal FC!

[Red CB Toronto]

Cal FC all the way.

[tfcleeds]

Cal FC hanging tough! 0-0 HT.

[Red CB Toronto]

Cal FC hanging tough! 0-0 HT.

This is great to see, reminds me a lot of when I went to a FA Cup match, where Fulham traveled to play at Kettering Town, a fifth division side in Conference National.

[flamehawk]

Unfortunate! PK to Seattle

Cal FC goalkeeper gets a hand to it, but it leaks in from the right

[QSIM]

are Cal FC legitimately a mens team?

[flamehawk]

2-0 .. game over?

[tfcleeds]

Well, that's it then. Valiant effort though.

[jloome]

are Cal FC legitimately a mens team?

Nope, ringers. Mostly former U.S. youth system players who weren`t drafted after university. They`re in teh men`s league in Oxnard, California but have played five fewer games than any other team as they didn`t join the league to compete, just to prep for the tournament and be considered 'official.'

Wynalda has said his purpose was to demonstrate MLS is missing out on good players due to poor evaluation.

Can't fucking stand the seattle announcers. Like listening to the PR guys for a cult.

[jloome]

Zack Schilawski with Carolina? Didn't he score a hat-trick vs. TFC once for NE?

And then proceded to score one more goal in 18 months for them, so they released him at the beginning of the season.

[tfcleeds]

^Figures his one moment in the sun in MLS would have come against us. Sigh.

[RicoSuave44]

anyone know where i can find video of these matches?

[Stouffville_RPB]

4th Round Results

Carolina RailHawks 1, Chivas USA 2
Michigan Bucks 1, Dayton Dutch Lions 2 (AET)
Harrisburg City Islanders 3, New York Red Bulls 1 (AET)
D.C. United 1, Philadelphia Union 2 (AET)
Sporting Kansas City 2, Colorado Rapids 0San Antonio Scorpions 1, Charlotte Eagles 2 (AET)
Seattle Sounders 5, Cal FC 0San Jose Earthquakes 1, Minnesota Stars 0

Only 3 non-MLS sides left. Unfortunate to see Cal FC get stomped but I guess it was bound to happen. Good on Harrisburg for winning a game no one thought they would.

As a side note I heard on the radio today that Charlotte are owned by a Christian group that only allow Christians to play for them. Apparently they at one time even released a player after they had signed him because they found out he was a Morman. The caller also stated that while the team does a lot of community work that it is done to promote the religion first and the team second. I was surprised to hear that this morning.


EDIT: Quarterfinal Matchups (June 26) as follows;

Harrisburg v Philadelphia
Dayton v KC
Charlotte v Chivas
SJ v Seattle

[TOBOR !]

That'll be a Grand Day Out for Harrisburg - and not too far to drive, no less.

[bigredone]

I will have to put my support behind the Dutch Lions. They really don't stand out in any way and it would be a great accomplishment for them. Any non-MLS team would suite me just fine, but oranje and McNamara tipped the scales.