A few weeks ago we launched a campaign to have fans, clubs, media – anyone really – declare their support for the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. It was quite simple: tweet mentioning @usopencup and/or #OpenCupFan along with the name of the club(s) you support (preferably using their Twitter name).
Well, to say the least, the response has been underwhelming. And to be frank, we are quite stunned that professional clubs are all being outdone by a team from the amateur NPSL, the Fullerton Rangers – no offense intended.
We are giving you a second chance, extending the voting period through until the completion of Round 4.
Got a US Open Cup catchphrase or slogan you want to share? We want to hear them. We have gotten a few good team-related comments like “When I tweet, I tweet for the Timbers” (Toothi), “#FourInARow” (KyleDJames) and “Hammers til I Die! All others are #sharkbait #chumchum” (BMSscienceguy), but the two Open Cup related phrases we like so far are:
“Unlike Hans Backe I am an #OpenCupFan” – ScreaminMonkey Circus (Chicago Fire)
“League owned, no longer Open Cup banned” – Doughboy767 (Minnesota Stars)
The Numbers…
Major League Soccer
Chicago Fire - 4
Philadelphia Union 3
New England Revolution - 2
Seattle Sounders - 2
Colorado Rapids - 1
Columbus Crew - 1
DC United - 1
FC Dallas - 1
NY Red Bulls - 1
Portland Timbers - 1
Real Salt Lake - 1
San Jose Earthquakes - 1
North American Soccer League
Tampa Bay Rowdies - 5
Fort Lauderdale Strikers - 3
Minnesota Stars - 3
Carolina RailHawks - 2
Atlanta Silverbacks - 1
USL Pro
Orlando City - 3
Charleston Battery - 1
Harrisburg City Islanders - 1
Richmond Kickers - 1
Rochester Rhinos - 1
Wilmington Hammerheads - 1
USL Premier Development League
Michigan Bucks - 5
Orlando City U23 - 3
Chicago Fire PDL - 2
El Paso Patriots - 1
Kitsap Pumas - 2
Laredo Heat - 1
Mississippi Brilla - 1
St Louis Lions - 1
Ventura County Fusion - 1
National Premier Soccer League
Fullerton Rangers - 8
Detroit City FC - 1
Jacksonville United - 1
Milwaukee Bavarians - 1
USASA & Other
Cal FC - 2
Aegean Hawks - 1
BCSXI - 1
Croatian Eagles - 1
KC Athletics - 1
NY Pancyprian Freedoms - 1
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