Orlando City Announces US Open Cup Opponent, Match Info

Published on May 16, 2012 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Orlando City SC News Release


ORLANDO, Fla. - Orlando City Soccer Club announced today their second round match up for the 2012 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The Orlando City Lions will face USASA side KC Athletics on May 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Seminole Soccer Complex.

KC Athletics are an amateur team from Kansas City, Kansas. 2012 is their second time playing in the US Open Cup. In 2010, they were knocked out in the first round 4-2 by NSC Minnesota Stars. This season, KC advanced to the second round after defeating PDL side Real Colorado Foxes 3-1 on May 15.

Orlando City is 1-0 all-time against teams from the USASA, the United States Adult Soccer Association. Last season, the Lions defeated ASC New Stars 4-0 in the club's first-ever Open Cup match.

The winner of the match advances to the third round of the tournament, and will face a team from Major League Soccer. The date and location of the third round match will be announced by US Soccer on May 23.

Tickets for the match are $15. All current Orlando City season ticket holders have a ticket for this match as part of their season package. Additional tickets can be purchased at the gate. For more information, call 855-ORL-CITY or email tickets@orlandocitysoccer.com today.

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