Key Players in Tacoma Defiance's US Open Cup Victory Over Oakland

U.S. Open Cup Round 3 Recap

Photo By J. Alexander DolanThe third round of the U.S. Open Cup featured 32 teams playing 16 games across two nights to earn the right to move into the round of 32. They’ll be joined by sixteen MLS teams in a few weeks time, round three saw 16 USL Championship teams enter the tournament including Rhode Island FC.Let’s take a look at the results from the last MLS-free round of the US Open Cup!The Blazing Musket is reader-supported. To receive new…

2025 US Open Cup Round 3: Tacoma Defiance last MLS NEXT Pro left after OT thriller with Oakland Roots

Osaze De Rosario scored a goal off an assist from Jackson Khoury in the second half of extra time as the Tacoma Defiance of MLS Next Pro defeated Oakland Roots…

Key Players in Tacoma Defiance's US Open Cup Victory Over Oakland

Tacoma Defiance edged Oakland Roots 2-1 in the US Open Cup after 120 minutes of play. Goals by Peter Kingston and Osaze De Rosario secured the victory, despite a penalty equalizer from Neveal Hackshaw in the 75th minute and a 117th-minute red card for Cody Baker. Defiance's strong defensive efforts and key saves from Andrew Thomas were vital in maintaining their lead down to the final whistle. The team now awaits their next opponent in the tourn…