This week the teams of the United Soccer League First Division were meeting in Beaverton, OR talking about the upcoming 2010 season under new owners, NuRock. One of the most interesting reports coming out of this meeting is talking about a possible hiatus for the USL Second Division. There are some facts to bring that truth out.

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Some great news coming from Sweden concerning the Englishmen plying their trade in the Allsvenskan. Former Portsmouth and Kidderminster Harriers striker James Keene has propelled his Elfsborg side to the top of the league, while ex-Millwall man Kenny Pavey has played his part in cementing AIK in 2nd spot. Click to continue reading...

Some good news concerning Les Rosbif friend Lloyd Butler. Having been released by Geylang United in Singapore, the former non-league striker has turned up playing for the Prime League (reserve) side of crack team Singapore Armed Forces FC. It could represent a great move for young Butler, who, if he impresses, looks a good bet [. Click to continue reading...

The following players have been known to have played abroad during the past 12 months, but have since disappeared. There are also players I am looking for some further information on, in an effort to track their careers and ensure whether or not they should be on Les Rosbifs. I would be extremely grateful for [. Click to continue reading...

The final sweep of Les Rosbifs has led to as few more players leaving the list, the most notable of whom is Tommy Mooney. The former Watford, Aston Villa, Scarborough, Southend United, Birmingham City and Walsall (to name many) striker has decided to hang up his boots after an extensive career spanning the English leagues. Click to continue reading...

The US Open Cup Semifinals are tonight!
You can of course follow along at MLSR partner www.USOpenCup.com and follow them on Twitter.
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There have been some interesting moves involving present members of Les Rosbifs, who have moved from one foreign club to another. One of the most interesting has been the permanent move to FC Ujpest of Tony Stokes from West Ham United. Having been released by the Hammers in early June, the 22 year old was [. Click to continue reading...

2009 LAMAR HUNT U.S. OPEN CUP POSSIBLE FINAL SITES RELEASED D.C. United, Houston Dynamo or Seattle Sounders to Host Final

CHICAGO (July 16, 2009) — RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., Robertson Stadium in Houston, Texas, and Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash.

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Rochester Rhinos' rookie, Nano Short, is this week's guest on the Jared Montz Soccer Podcast. Nano earned All-American honors at Lynn University and is coming fresh off his start in last night's US Open Cup match against the Wilmington Hammerheads.

After dealing with an injury Nano seems to be on the right track scoring a goal over the weekend against the Austin Aztex and starting Tuesday night in the Open Cup.

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USOpenCup.com Quarterfinal recap
MLS regains control as Rochester is lone USL club remaining in Semifinals

Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup

Quarterfinals

Rochester (USL-1) 2:1 Wilmington (USL-2)

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Rochester Rhinos' rookie, Nano Short, is this week's guest on the Jared Montz Soccer Podcast. Nano earned All-American honors at Lynn University and is coming fresh off his start in last night's US Open Cup match against the Wilmington Hammerheads.

After dealing with an injury Nano seems to be on the right track scoring a goal over the weekend against the Austin Aztex and starting last night.

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Rochester Rhinos (USL-1) 2:1 Wilmington Hammerheads (USL-2)
Match Report USOpenCup.com
Rhinos chalk up key win Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
DC United (MLS) 2:1 Harrisburg City Islanders (USL-2)
Match Report USOpenCup.com
United holds on, moves into semifinals Washington Times
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The quarterfinals of the US Open Cup were played last night with no real surprises. Only one USL team is left and that is the Rochester Rhinos who defeated the Wilmington Hammerheads 2-1. The Hammerheads are a USL-2 team as was the Harrisburg City Islanders who where also ousted from the tournament last night by DC United again by a score of 2-1.

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The quarterfinals of the US Open Cup were played last night with no real surprises. Only one USL team is left and that is the Rochester Rhinos who defeated the Wilmington Hammerheads 2-1. The Hammerheads are a USL-2 team as was the Harrisburg City Islanders who where also ousted from the tournament last night by DC United again by a score of 2-1.

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LAMAR HUNT US OPEN CUP
3 MLS teams and 1 USL First Division team advanced to the Semifinals with wins last night.
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Quarterfinal Matches:
-Tue Jul 7
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United gets two early goals - one from Boyzzz Khumalo and the other from Andrew Jacobson - and holds on for a 2-1 victory over the visiting Harrisburg City Islanders. D.C. will host the Rochester Rhinos - who got by the Wilmington Hammerheads 2-1 - in the Open Cup semifinal on July 21 at the Maryland SoccerPlex.

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By SEAN RUBIO

Four MLS and four USL teams will combine for the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals, with two USL-2 sides looking to go glory hunting into the semifinals.

In the only all-MLS tie, Kansas City Wizards are travelling to the Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, WA to take on Seattle Sounders FC.

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By SEAN RUBIO

Four MLS and four USL teams will combine for the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals, with two USL-2 sides looking to go glory hunting into the semifinals.

In the only all-MLS tie, Kansas City Wizards are travelling to the Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila, WA to take on Seattle Sounders FC.

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The third round of U.S. Open Cup play saw three Major League Soccer teams upset by clubs from the United Soccer Leagues: MLS Cup holders Houston Dynamo succumbed to the Charleston Battery, Chivas USA were routed by the Seattle Sounders and the New York Red Bulls even managed to lose to a USL-2 side, Crystal Palace Baltimore.

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Follow along on www.usllive.com as well as www.usopencup.com and on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/usopencup
2009 OPEN CUP QUARTERFINALS KICK OFF WITH EIGHT TEAMS VYING FOR TITLE: Just eight teams remain in the 2009 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup as the quarterfinal round will be contested on Tuesday, July 7 with both of the 2008 finalists are still alive. Click to continue reading...

D.C. United faces the Harrisburg City Islanders tonight at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds, MD. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Should the team advance tonight, it would host the winner of Rochester Rhinos vs. Wilmington Hammerheads at the SoccerPlex on July 21.

During his three-plus seasons as United's head coach, Tom Soehn has only lost a single game in Open Cup play - the 1-0 defeat at the hand of the Islanders on July 11, 2007 (Soehn's first full season).

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Down to the Final 8 and there's a pair of Springfield boys still active. Cody Reinberg (Drury 2007/Springfield Demize/Des Moines Menace) plays for Harrisburg

Harrisburg City Islanders (USL-2) at D.C. United (MLS)
Maryland Soccerplex Boyds, MD | 7:30 p.

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USL Week in Review

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League News

USL named their First Division Team of the Week - Week #12:

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United Soccer Leagues announced the Team of the Week honors for the 12th week of the USL season.

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USL Week in Review

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League News

USL named their First Division Team of the Week - Week #12:

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United Soccer Leagues announced the Team of the Week honors for the 12th week of the USL season.

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DC United (MLS) v. Harrisburg City Islanders (USL-2)
Maryland Soccerplex - Boyds, MD 7:30pm
Rochester Rhinos (USL-1) v. Wilmington Hammerheads (USL-2) USLLive.com
Marina Auto Stadium - Rochester, NY 7pm
Charleston Battery (USL-1) v. Houston Dynamo (MLS) USLLive. Click to continue reading...

You might be interested to know that Jamie Watson is leading all of USL-1 and USL-2 in goals with 8. Click to continue reading...

(Weekend Quiz is coming soon, after I fill up on creativity and caffeine. Promise.) I know you're wondering how the third round came out in my Best US Tournament Nobody Pays Attention To, the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. Remember how I said that Round 3 is the first round that MLS is [...] Click to continue reading...

Just got word that the USSF has released the dates and locations of the next round of the 2009 US Open Cup along with the possible semi-final pairings.

Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinal Pairings

July 7 Harrisburg City Islanders (USL-2) at D.C. United (MLS) 7:30 p.

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All games scheduled for Tuesday, July 7th. Harrisburg City Islanders (USL-2) at D.C. United (MLS) 7:30 p.m. ET Maryland Soccerplex - Boyds, MD Wilmington Hammerheads (USL-2) at Rochester Rhinos (USL-1) 7pm Rochester Rhinos Stadium - Rochester, NY Houston Dynamo (MLS) at Charleston Battery (USL-1) 7:30pm Blackbaud Stadium - Charleston, SC Kansas City Wizards (MLS) at Seattle Sounders (MLS) 10pm Starfire Sports Complex - Tukwila, WA All Times Eastern Click to continue reading...

The Dynamo defeated the Austin Aztex last night 2-0 to advance to the quarterfinal round of the U.S. Open Cup Tournament. The roster was dominated by seldom used players; Tally Hall, Julius James, John Michael Hayden, Erik Ustruck, Danny Cruz, Ade Akinbiyi. Despite the roster overhaul, the Orange still managed to post two goals.

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Four MLS Clubs Fall in Third Round, Two Games Left To Play Wednesday Night

CHICAGO (July 1, 2009) — The third round of the 2009 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup kicked off Tuesday evening and underdog squads owned the night. Four of six MLS teams lost to lower division teams, with the Houston Dynamo and Seattle Sounders still yet to play on Wednesday, July 1.

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Do the Hammerheads get the Brimstone Cup? Click to continue reading...

Not a good day for MLS teams yesterday. Check out these results:

• Rochester Rhinos 1-1 Columbus Crew (Rhinos advance 5-3 on penalty kicks)
  
• Wilmington Hammerheads 1-0 Chicago Fire
  
• Harrisburg City Islanders 2-1 New England Revolution (OT)
  
• D.C. United 2-0 Ocean City Barons
  
• Charleston Battery 3-1 Chivas USA
  
• Minnesota Thunder 3-3 Kansas City Wizards (K.

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Tonight marks the Dynamo's fourth attempt at winning the Lamar Latrell Trophy in the U.S. Open Cup Tournament. What? It's the Lamar Hunt Trophy? Oh, I guess it makes the picture a little irrelevant then, huh? Although, with the approach the Dynamo take to this tournament, watching Lamar Latrell's Revenge of the Nerds performance might prove to be more entertaining.

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The Minnesota Thunder showed lots of heart in the US Open Cup contest against the Kansas City Wizards. They scrapped all night to come from behind, but in the end it just wasn't enough.

The Thunder fell behind early by 2 goals, both that were controversial. In fact the refereeing team did one of the worst jobs of overseeing a game that I have seen in my many years of observing soccer.

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