Two out of Three ain’t Bad Remaining Schedule May 17 Cleveland at Real Maryland Harrisburg at Wilmington   May 24 Pittsburgh at Cleveland Wilmington at Real Maryland   Minimum Point Percentage Possibilities Wilmington win, win - 33% win, tie - 22% win, loss - 17% tie, tie - 11% loss, tie - 6% loss, loss - 0%   Real Maryland win, win - 50% win, tie -  37% win, loss - 33% tie, tie - 28% loss, tie - 22% loss, loss - 17%   Pittsburgh win - 24% tie - 14% loss - 10%

USL Second Division qualifying will revolve around four matches in the next two weeks, as Real Maryland, Pittsburgh and Wilmington will battle for the final two qualifying spots.

With a resounding 4-0 win at home over Real Maryland, the Cleveland City Stars secured their spot in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. All of the Stars’ goals came in the second half, with Adam Ruud scoring twice and Sallieu Bundu scoring a goal and assisting the first of Ruud’s tallies. The loss leaves Real Maryland with a points percentage of 25, tops among the non-qualified clubs in USL-2.

The Wilmington Hammerheads’ Open Cup chances took another hit with a 2-0 loss at Crystal Palace Baltimore. Gary Brooks and Matthew Mbuta scored in the first half for Baltinmore, moving CPB to 3-0-0 while dropping Wilmington to 0-3-0.

The second year Bermuda Hogges are beginning the season as rude hosts to their American visitors. The Hogges upended Pittsburgh 2-1, notching their second home win in as many tries. Bermuda jumped out to a 2-0 lead, and by the time Leon Browne cut the lead in half, only five minutes remained and the Riverhounds were not able to find the tying goal.

Pittsburgh have only one match remaining, while Real Maryland and Wilmington will play twice more. Next weekend, Maryland will host Cleveland, while Wilmington is at home to Harrisburg.

The final weekend will feature Pittsburgh traveling to Cleveland, while Wilmington visits Real Maryland. A win by Real Maryland next weekend will secure their participation in this year’s cup, while a draw will put them on the brink. Wilmington will need to win both of their games to qualify on their own, but dropping any points will mean the Hammerheads will need Pittsburgh draw or lose at Cleveland to get in. The Riverhounds are in the most precarious position, as they will need either Maryland or Wilmington to tie or lose next weekend to stay alive.