U.S. Open Cup 2018
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Would be nice to play a non-MLS team for both variety of opponent and theoretically an easier match. Don’t want a fcking derby game in the opening round and don’t want to play on NE’s plastic surface.
A few facts about Louisville City FC - besides the fact it is derivatively named.
Defending USL Cup champs.
Record of 6-2-1 on the season, for 19 points in 10 games.
Good for 2nd place in USL East, and 1st in points per game.
In 4th year of existence (like us).
Averages 8,600 home attendance.
Defending USL Cup champs.
Record of 6-2-1 on the season, for 19 points in 10 games.
Good for 2nd place in USL East, and 1st in points per game.
In 4th year of existence (like us).
Averages 8,600 home attendance.
One issue for us is geography. There are very few USL teams in the northeast.
There are 3 in Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh, Bethlehem and Penn - which is in Harrisburg). But, north and east of New Jersey, there is only 1 team, Red Bulls II, and they lost in the first round.
There are 3 in Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh, Bethlehem and Penn - which is in Harrisburg). But, north and east of New Jersey, there is only 1 team, Red Bulls II, and they lost in the first round.
Red Bull’s U23 of the PDSL lost in the first round. For some reason I don’t think RB II is in the cup this year.
no "2" teams are allowed for two years now ( or maybe three). However "hybrid" USL teams seem to be case by case. Reno is allowed to play but RGV is not.
Thanks. I thought IIs just couldn’t play their MLS affiliate until it was unavoidable. Didn’t know they are out altogether.
after one year of being in there i guess it was lots of complaints about it. and the scheduling seemed weird. Seattle would play portland 2 because portland 2 cant play portland timbers obviously
The geography part of this draw for the 4th round is understandable, but made out to be too big of an issue (by the organizers). Divide the country in half (at the 4th round) and let the lower division teams host so they have zero travel expenses. Allow the higher division teams to charter travel so that the midweek match, potentially half of the country in distance away, is as manageable and seamless as possible. This will allow a more varied draw every year and keep 2or3 teams in each pot from almost always playing each other year in and year out.
I’d like to see them dump the non-playoff teams in a round earlier to add a little more meaning to the standings and bump up the opportunities for “upsets”
true....i dont think the third round is really "needed" all those teams can be placed in regions as well in round with MLS teams.
the only thing is i dont know if MLS players union wants their teams playing an extra game. or if MLS themselves dont want this due to scheduling conflicts with league play.
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