The 2014 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup will be the 101st edition of the oldest ongoing competition in American soccer. The 2014 field of teams is the largest ever, with 80 teams over 8 different leagues. Every game is single elimination, which brings a lot of intensity to every minute of every match.

Tonight starts the 3rd round of the US Open Cup, where 2nd division teams (NASL teams) begin playing. In the 4th round, MLS teams will join their tournament.

See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_Lamar_Hunt_U.S._Open_Cup for all 3rd round match ups.

If you want to follow the Triangle's local team, the Railhawks play at 7pm tonight:
Charlotte Eagles @ Carolina Railhawks at WakeMed Soccer Park
(Winner will host Chivas USA)




[Edited on May 28, 2014 at 2:56 PM. Reason : ]

5/28/2014 2:54:21 PM

soccer.

LOLOLOLOL

5/28/2014 3:09:58 PM

Will it be broadcast on TV/Online at all?

5/28/2014 3:12:39 PM

Listen live on the radio at 99.9HD the Ticket

Follow on Twitter @RailhawksFC

MatchCenter: http://www.carolinarailhawks.com/matches/match_center/gsmid/1681609

No TV in 3rd round, but it will be on TV starting in 4th round

5/28/2014 5:06:19 PM

Tiger Woods opted out.

5/28/2014 6:44:40 PM

Ruckus FC are the bookies' choice to win it all this year

5/28/2014 6:52:35 PM

looking forward to the Railhawks winning so they can go in the record books alongside such storied teams as New York Pancyprian Freedoms and Greek American Atlas

Quote :

"Ruckus FC are the bookies' choice to win it all this year"

they've got nothing on the Fresno Fuego!

(to be serious, I think a tournament like this would be excellent in hockey or baseball)

[Edited on May 28, 2014 at 10:19 PM. Reason : .]

5/28/2014 10:17:24 PM

Carolina Railhawks beat Charlotte Eagles 2-0 last night

Next up: Railhawks host Chivas USA on Saturday, June 14th (time TBD)

FYI: Last year, the Railhawks made it to the quarterfinals, defeating Carolina Dynamo, LA Galaxy, and Chivas USA on the way, until eventualy losing to Real Salt Lake.



Fourth Round (32 teams remaining), here are to top matches to follow (MLS team vs NASL team):
New York Red Bulls @ New York Cosmos
Real Salt Lake @ Atlanta Silverbacks
Chivas USA @ Carolina Railhawks
San Antonio Scorpions @ FC Dallas
Indy Eleven @ Columbus Crew
Minnesota United FC @ Sporting Kansas City

5/29/2014 10:55:57 AM

Round Five potential match ups announced. If the Railhawks beat Chivas USA, they will host LA Galaxy in round 5.

6/3/2014 10:24:51 PM

Gameday!!

Carolina Railhawks host Chivas USA tonight at 8pm

Be Bold! Be Orange! Go Railhawks!


FYI: Over the past 3 seasons, the Railhawks have defeated Vancouver Whitecaps, Chivas USA, LA Galaxy (twice), and have lost to Real Salt Lake, Chivas USA, and Vancouver Whitecaps. With a 4-3 record vs MLS teams over the past three years, they have shown they can hang with the big boys.

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6/14/2014 10:12:52 AM

Railhawks beat Chivas USA!!!!

1:1 (3:2 in 7 rounds of PK's)

6/14/2014 11:30:33 PM

^^they have a great record, but what type of team are these big boys putting out

6/15/2014 8:42:47 AM

^typically B+ teams. For example LA Galaxy is yet to bring Landon Donovan, Beckham, or Kean, but everyone else yes, including Robbie Rogers last year. Chivas USA did not bring Bocanegra last night, but they have brought Juan Agudelo before. It's pretty much all starters minus their top 2-3 stars due to long travel.

6/15/2014 11:13:40 AM

Fifth Round (Sweet 16) is finally set:
Games played June 24-25

New York Cosmos @ Philadelphia Union
Rochester Rhinos @ New England Revolution
Columbus Crew @ Chicago Fire
FC Dallas @ Houston Dynamo
LA Galaxy @ Carolina Railhawks
San Jose Earthquakes @ Seattle Sounders FC
Atlanta Silverbacks @ Colorado Rapids
Portland Timbers @ Sporting Kansas City



Upsets from Round 4:

NY Cosmos def. NY Red Bulls
Rochester Rhinos def. D.C. United
Carolina Railhawks def. Chivas USA
Atlanta Silverbacks def. Real Salt Lake

6/19/2014 9:04:35 AM

Gameday!!

Carolina Railhawks vs LA Galaxy
at 7pm in Cary, NC

Word on the street is that Landon & Keane are both going to play. Landon was quoted as saying that they are tired of losing to Carolina, and will make the trip this time.

SUUUUUUCKS that the Railhawks chose this week out of all weeks to re-sod their stadium's field. This means that the most important game of their club's history is going to be played on the practice field. Last two matchups vs LA have had 8000-9000 fans in attendence, but the practice field seating can only support 3000 max. Tuesday evening game on a practice field?!?!? WTF indeed!

Anyways, Go Railhawks!!

6/24/2014 11:29:21 AM

Well done, Landon. Had to take your lazy ass to Cambodia. Now, instead of playing in front of 70,000 in the most popular event in the world, you're on a rec field playing the Mudcats.

6/24/2014 11:42:33 AM

^yeah, i wonder what he is thinking. instead of brazil, he is at the second field of wake med soccer park, looking like its a u-15 game on the weekend.

he also had a one on one with the keeper saved.

6/24/2014 8:54:26 PM

pretty fun to watch so far.

6/24/2014 8:58:58 PM

this announcer is hilariously dumb

6/24/2014 9:20:12 PM

Goal!!!

6/24/2014 9:20:35 PM

i definitely enjoyed him thinking there was some kind of golden goal rule in play.

6/24/2014 9:26:48 PM

Man that header looked like it was in

6/24/2014 9:33:15 PM

I swear this announcer is trying to jinx the railhawks

6/24/2014 9:41:25 PM

the galaxy had multiple chances but couldnt convert.

also,

Quote :

"headball!"

6/24/2014 9:42:13 PM

1:0 win for the Carolina Railhawks over the Galaxy

Next up, we host the winner of FC Dallas vs Houston Dynamo July 8th or 9th at 7:30pm

6/24/2014 10:04:57 PM

Was a fun game.

6/25/2014 7:53:55 AM

Quarterfinal Matchup:

Carolina Railhawks v. FC Dallas

Wednesday, July 9th @ WakeMed Soccer Park (main field, resodding will be complete)



Also, the RailHawks will play a friendly when they host Puebla FC of Liga MX on Sunday, July 6th at WakeMed Soccer Park at 4:00 p.m.

6/25/2014 10:39:08 AM

Round 5 Results:
Philadelphia Union (2:1) NY Cosmos
Carolina Railkawks (1:0) LA Galaxy
Sporting Kansas City (1:3) Portland Timbers
Houston Dynamo (2:3) FC Dallas
Colorado Rapids (1:2) Atlanta Silverbacks
Seattle Sounders (1:1, 4-1p) San Jose Earthquakes
New England Revolution (2:1) Rochester Rhinos
Chicago Fire (4:2) Columbus Crew


Quarterfinals: (All games July 9th)
New England Revolution @ Philadelphia Union
Chicago Fire @ Atlanta Silverbacks
FC Dallas @ Carolina Railhawks
Portland Timbers @ Seattle Sounders


Still 2 NASL teams left

6/26/2014 3:50:56 PM

i'm gonna get a ticket. final 8 is pretty sweet, good work railhawks.

6/26/2014 4:10:55 PM

http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/news/2014/jun/25/atlanta-silverbacks-survive-five-red-cards-win-us/

6/26/2014 5:03:37 PM

wow!

6/26/2014 5:06:04 PM

Quarterfinal Matchup:

Carolina Railhawks vs. FC Dallas

Wednesday, July 9th @ WakeMed Soccer Park - 7:30pm




ALSO, Fall season starts this Saturday vs Indy Eleven

7/7/2014 11:55:22 AM

Semifinals Pairings:

Winner of New England Revolution @ Philadelphia Union
@
Winner of FC Dallas @ Carolina Railhawks
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Winner of Chicago Fire @ Atlanta Silverbacks
@
Winner of Portland Timbers @ Seattle Sounders


The coin-flip has been kind to the Railhawks this tournament. IF the Railhawks beat FC Dallas, they would host their Simifinals matchup. That would make it 5 rounds in a row. The odds: (50%)^5 = 3.125% chance of winning a coin-flip 5 times in a row, crazy.

7/8/2014 12:02:20 PM

From last night: New England Revolution (0:2) Philadelphia Union

Gameday for the Railhawks!! 7:30pm

Game is avialable on TV at WRAL2 and Radio at 99.9 TheFan

7/9/2014 12:09:41 PM

Getting pumped as hell for the game tonight! Who all from TWW is going tonight?

7/9/2014 2:53:04 PM

<-- 309 Depot, like there is any other section worth sitting in

7/9/2014 2:59:29 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxq8RVPtrTA

If anyone wants to watch the 2nd half

7/9/2014 8:27:33 PM

Thanks. I do.

7/9/2014 8:31:26 PM

Ugh. Totally outclassed. I feel like akira would have saved a couple of the goals if he was available.

7/9/2014 10:19:20 PM

Quarterfinals Results
Philadelphia Union (2:0) New England Revolution
Atlanta Silverbacks (1:3) Chicago Fire
Carolina Railhawks (2:5) Dallas FC
Seattle Sounders (3:1 a.e.t.) Portland Timbers


Semifinals Matchups
Aug 12th, Philadelphia Union @ FC Dallas
Aug 13th, Chicago Fire @ Seattle Sounders


The Railhawks sadly had their 24-game home undefeated streak come to an end. FC Dallas was a very fast team, and poured on 2 late goals after carrying a 3:2 lead most of the 2nd half. The Railhawks did score 1st, giving everyone a little hope. Good Job for making it this far and knocking out 2 MLS teams along the way!

GOALS:
Railhawks 9' (1:0)
FC Dallas 23' (1:1)
FC Dallas 34' (1:2)
Railhawks 37' (2:2) - PK
FC Dallas 44' (2:3)
FC Dallas 89' (2:4)
FC Dallas 90'+3 (2:5)

7/10/2014 6:00:20 PM