The Fort Lauderdale Strikers got Wednesday's U.S. Open Cup action started with a bang, beating Major League Soccer's D.C. United 4-3 on penalty kicks after 120 minutes of scoreless regular and extra time.
The Strikers Matheus Carvalho slotted the decisive penalty after United's Luciano Acosta and Jared Jeffrey missed their spot kicks.
David Mateos' second-half strike was enough for Orlando Cit SC edge out fellow Florida club Jacksonville Armada 1-0.
Columbus Crew SC cruised past the Tampa Bay Rowdies by a final score of 4-0.