FC Cincinnati’s underdog run through this year’s US Open Cup competition came to an end last night (Aug. 15). The home side disappointed a capacity crowd at Nippert Stadium in the Queen City as visiting NY Red Bulls rallied for 3 late scores to take the tournament’s second semifinal. Red Bulls’ victory sets up another all-MLS final September 20, at Sporting Kansas City.
Choosing the Fall guy
Despite the absence of tournament leading scorer, Djiby Fall, FC Cincinnati will have no one to blame but themselves for this defeat. But that blame does not rest with the effort of the players on the field.