MLS: 12 U.S. Open Cup upsets fresh in the memory

Saint Louis FC midfielder Austin Martz, front, and Lewis Hilton (8) celebrate Martz' goal in the first half during a U.S. Open Cup game against the Chicago Fire at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo., on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. St. Louis won, 2-1, to advance to the next round. (David Carson/St. Louis Post-Dispatch/TNS via Getty Images) /

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ORLANDO, FL – FEBRUARY 16: Defender Brian Fekete #24 of Orlando City runs upfield against the Columbus Crew in the third round of the Disney Pro Soccer Classic at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on February 16, 2013 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images) /

9. 2013 Open Cup: Orlando City SC 3-1 Colorado Rapids

Speaking of that Orlando City victory…

Back before the Lions boasted of names such as Kaka and Luis Nani, all soccer eyes in Florida were on the club’s precursor, Orlando City SC, who played in the USL Pro (Div. 3). And, what made this result so memorable for Orlando was not just the emphatic scoreline, but the fact that it was their first-ever victory over an MLS side.

The game itself was fairly even. The 1-1 scoreline lasted until the second half when Dom Dwyer bagged a brace to give Adrian Heath’s men a memorable victory.

An unforgettable day in the history of Orlando City SC

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