Today in
#USOpenCup history (June 14, 1995): The "Modern Era" begins! For the 1st time in since the original
#NASL began in 1967, teams from a top pro US league entered the US Open Cup. Four teams from the A-League, the
#Atlanta Ruckus, the
#Colorado Foxes, the
#NewYork Centaurs & the
#Seattle #Sounders defeated their USISL (pro) & USASA (amateur) opposition.
Despite playing 75 minutes with 10 men, the Centaurs defeated the Connecticut Wolves (USISL Pro, Div. 3) 3-0 with a goal from future
#USMNT defender Carlos Llamosa. (RESEARCH HELP: We are missing the referee crew who worked this match)
Atlanta Ruckus beat the Tampa Bay Cyclones (USISL Pro, DIv. 3) 4-2. Brian Moore scored a pair of goals and Bruce Murray added a goal and an assist. (RESEARCH HELP: We are missing a couple players from Tampa Bay's starting lineup, the booking summary, game stats, and the referees)
At Haws Field at
#BYU, the Colorado Foxes cruised to a 6-1 win over Utah-based amateur side Flamengo SC. Jeff Hooker l...