Strikers Potential Fourth-Round Pairings in 2012 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Announced
Published on May 23, 2012 under North American Soccer League (NASL)
Fort Lauderdale Strikers News Release
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (May 23, 2012) - The Fort Lauderdale Strikers would travel to face either Real Salt Lake from MLS or the Minnesota Stars based on the possible fourth-round pairings and locations for the 2012 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup announced by U.S. Soccer today. The fourth round match is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, June 5th.
The live radio broadcast of the Strikers third round match against the San Jose Earthquakes will be streamed online and available on the Strikers' web site www.strikers.com. The game is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, May 29th at 10:30p.m. ET.
The 99th edition of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup includes a random selection process for determining home teams from the first round through the quarterfinals among clubs who have applied to host. The process, conducted by a coin flip, gives participating teams with venues meeting tournament standards an equal chance at hosting their possible opponent for these rounds.
The match between Real Salt Lake and Minnesota Stars FC will take place on Tuesday, May 29th at 9:00p.m. ET. The Strikers will travel to the winners' home stadium should they defeat the San Jose Earthquakes in their third round match.
FORT LAUDERDALE'S POTENTIAL FOURTH-ROUND PAIRINGS:
Fort Lauderdale Strikers (NASL) at Real Salt Lake (MLS): Rio Tinto Stadium; Sandy, Utah; 9:00 p.m. ET
OR
Fort Lauderdale Strikers (NASL) at Minnesota Stars FC (NASL): National Sports Center; Blaine, Minn.; 8:30 p.m. ET
2012 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Schedule (Per Round)
May 15: First Round
May 22: Second Round
May 29-30: Third Round
June 5: Fourth Round
June 26: Quarterfinals
July 10: Semifinals
Aug. 7 or 8: Final
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