Update of short list for possible MLS Open Cup Qualifying First 11

Major League Soccer qualifying for the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup has wrapped up with two dramatic, but vastly different finales the past two nights. Earlier this week we debuted a short list of potential players for a MLS Qualifying First 11. We have added a number of players based on performances the past two nights and for the 30 qualification matches.

Take a look at the short list below - Got some suggestions on someone we missed or thoughts on those we have on the short list already (remember, it is for qualifying matches only)? Let us know who and why below or on our TheCup.us Facebook page. Need a refresher, here's the link to the MLS update page on TheCup.us. (games played of possible for each player noted)

GOALKEEPERS:

Eric Kronberg (KC) - Made six saves in a 1-0 overtime win against Houston; Shutout in 5-0 win vs New England [2/2 GP]
Tyler Deric (HOU) - Four saves in 1-0 overtime loss to Kansas City [1/1 GP]
Andrew Weber (SJ) – Excellent play in 1-0 overtime win against Portland [2/2 GP]
Jake Gleeson (POR) - Big saves in 2-0 win against Chivas USA [1/2 GP]

DEFENDERS:

Eric Brunner (POR) – Goal in 2-0 shutout against Chivas USA [1/2 GP]
Jalil Anibaba (CHI) – Game-winning goal in 2-1 victory against Colorado [2/2 GP]
Ike Opara (SJ) – Game-winning goal in 1-0 overtime win against Portland [1/2 GP]
Yamith Cuesta (CHI) - Equalizer in 2-2 draw (pk win) at San Jose [2/2 GP]
Aurelien Collin (KC) - Goal in 5-0 win against New England [1/2 GP]
Seth Sinovic (KC) - Assist in 5-0 win against New England [1/2 GP]

MIDFIELDERS:

Brian Carroll (PHI) – Equalizer in overtime in 2-2 draw (pk loss) against DC [1/1 GP]
Jack Jewsbury (POR) – Game-winning goal in 2-0 victory against Chivas USA [1/2 GP]
Branko Boskovic (DC) – Two goals in 3-2 loss to New England [2/2 GP]
Ousmane Dabo (NE) – Outstanding play in 3-2 victory against DC [1/2 GP]
Daniel Paladini (CHI) - Great play, winning penalty kick in 2-2 draw (pk win) at San Jose [1/2 GP]

FORWARDS:

Josh Wolff (DC) – Goal in 2-2 draw (pk win) against Philadelphia [1/2 GP]
Carlos Ruiz (PHI) – Opening goal in 2-2 draw (pk loss) against DC [1/1 GP]
CJ Sapong (KC) – Game-winning goal in 1-0 overtime win against Houston; Two goals in 5-0 win against New England [2/2 GP]
Teal Bunbury (KC) – Outstanding play in 1-0 overtime win against Houston [1/2 GP]
Andre Akpan (COL) – Goal in 2-1 loss to Chicago [1/1 GP]
Gaston Puerari (CHI) – Goal in 2-1 victory against Colorado [2/2 GP]
Diego Chaves (CHI) – Assist on opening goal of 2-1 win versus Colorado [1/2 GP]
Kheli Dube (NE) – Two goals in 3-2 victory against DC [1/2 GP]
Alan Koger (NE) – Goal, assist in 3-2 win versus DC [2/2 GP]
Ellis McLoughlin (SJ) - Goal, created second in 2-2 draw (pk loss) against Chicago [2/2 GP]
Orr Barouch (CHI) - Goal in 2-2 draw (pk win) at San Jose [2/2 GP]
Chance Myers (KC) - Two opening goals in 5-0 win against New England [1/2 GP]
Omar Bravo (KC) - Assist, set up three goals in 5-0 win against New England [2/2 GP]
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