Finally, after two long years the U.S. Open Cup has COME BACK to our humble Tri State Area. The 107th edition of the United States national knockout competition began last month following two cancellations. After an exciting opening slate, this week’s Second Round will see amateur teams face off against lower division professional teams.
More importantly, one of these winners will face the New York Red Bulls between April 19–21. Unlike in previous U.S. Open Cup tournaments, Major League Soccer teams must face a lower division team in the round they enter in.
For the uninitiated, the Lamar Hunt U.