KC Athletics Qualify for U.S. Open Cup

May 16, 2010-Kansas City Athletics (USASA) men's team qualified for the 2010 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup after defeating AAC Eagles (USASA) of Chicago in penalty kicks after the game was tied 3-3 after 90 minutes of regulation and 30 minutes of overtime. The KC Athletics earned one of two Midwest Region USASA U.S. Open Cup berths. KC Athletics player/coach Kyle Perkins (SM Northwest/KC Hotspurs/UMKC/KC Brass) scored two goals in the victory.

The Athletics Open Cup qualifier took place at Community America Ballpark immediately following the KC Wizards (MLS) 2-2 tie with the Chicago Fire (MLS). Wizards forward Kei Kamara scored both goals for the Wizards.

Open Cup notes: The Kansas City Wizards failed to qualify for the 2010 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup through Major League Soccer's qualifying process. The KC Brass (PDL) will play four regular season PDL games that will also double as Open Cup qualifying matches during the month of May.