USL Live to carry US Open Cup games

Published on June 11, 2007 under USL First Division (USL-1) News Release


TAMPA, FL - United Soccer Leagues announced today that its new broadband internet broadcast channel, in partnership with Turner Broadcasting's Play On, will carry three Lamar Hunt US Open Cup First Round matches Tuesday, June 12 on www.USLlive.com. It will be the first time multiple national video broadcasts of First Round games can be seen in the history of the tournament. Fans can view the games at no charge.

In addition to the three host USL-1 teams, two USL Premier Development League teams will make their USL Live debuts in addition to one qualifier out of the USASA Regional Men's Amateur Cups. The games that will be available Live and On Demand at USL Live will be:

Central Florida Kraze (PDL) at Charleston Battery (USL-1) - 7:30 pm ET

RWB Adria (USASA) at Carolina RailHawks (USL-1) - 7:30 pm ET

Long Island Rough Riders (PDL) at Rochester Rhinos (USL-1) - 7:35 pm ET

"We want to thank everyone at the US Soccer Federation and Turner Broadcasting for their efforts in making these games available to American soccer fans," said USL Executive VP and COO Tim Holt. "We truly believe that increased visibility of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup at all stages of the tournament will greatly benefit the following and support for one of the greatest traditions of the sport around the globe that in turn is one of the most unique competitions of the American sports landscape. Giving fans of local amateur teams the ability to watch their team attempt to knock off a high level professional club is something we are proud to be a part of and we are grateful for the cooperation of all those involved."

In last year's tournament, three amateur teams defeated opponents from the USL First Division. The highlight was the Des Moines Menace, who defeated the Minnesota Thunder on the road to advance to the next round.

For a complete schedule for the First Round visit: http://www.uslsoccer.com/usopencup/185813.html

About the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup

Dating back to 1914, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is the oldest cup competition in United States soccer and is among the oldest in the world. Open to all affiliated amateur and professional teams in the United States, the annual U.S. Open Cup is an 94-year-old single-elimination tournament. In a nutshell, the U.S. Open Cup is very similar to domestic cup competitions popular throughout Europe, South America and the rest of the world. Cup competitions, which usually run concurrent with a country's league season, are open in the early stages to any club that can qualify, giving local amateur teams a chance to compete against the best teams a country has to offer.

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