Crystal Palace Baltimore at Harrisburg City Islanders
Where - Skyline Sports Complex - Harrisburg, PA

When - 7:05 PM

Broadcast: None available
 

Since the first round - The City Islanders had the good fortune to host Real Maryland on June 14, just a day after the Monarchs’ hard-fought extra time cup victory over NY Pancyprian Freedoms. The City Islanders eased to a 4-0 win over the tired visitors. The City Isles then traveled to Richmond this past weekend, where they played to a 0-0 draw. Harrisburg is the only USL professional team to have more draws (6) then wins and losses (4-1). After their cross-county trip to Los Angeles in the first round, Crystal Palace had success in their pair of league games. Baltimore defeated the visiting Cleveland City Stars 2-1 on June 13, and then played to a 2-2 draw at Wilmington on June 17 despite being outshot 17-5. CPB will be well rested, since the June 17 game was their last leading up to their second round clash.

Previous Meetings - Palace and Harrisburg have met once so far in USL-2 play. The City Islanders came away from Baltimore with a 1-0 victory on June 8, the lone goal coming in the 67th minute from Brian Ombiji. The clubs split their 2007 meetings right down the middle, drawing the first match (0-0 at CPB on July 7) The visiting club won the final two encounters (2-0 to Harrisburg on July 25, and 1-0 to CPB on Aug. 11).

League Leaders - CP Baltimore - Gary Brooks 2nd in USL-2 Points (13), 2nd in Goals Scored (6), 10th in Shots (21), 4th in Fouls Committed (20) ; Patrick Healey 7th in USL-2 Points (8), 6th in Goals Scored (4) ; Matthew Nelson 1st in USL-2 GAA (0.60), 2nd in GK Shutouts (4) ; Brian Rowland 7th in USL-2 Saves (24)

Harrisburg - Mo Odour 7th in USL-2 Points (8) ; Yu Hoshide 4th in USL-2 Assists (3) ; Brian Devlin 7th in USL-2 Fouls Committed (18) ; Daniel Cepero 2nd in USL-2 GAA (0.63), 2nd in Saves (51), 5th in GK Shutouts (3)

When - 7:30 PM

Broadcast: None available
 

Since the first round - The Pioneers have played four matches since their first round encounter with Boston Olympiakos, all on the road. On June 13, they traveled to Wilmington for a 0-0 draw, followed the next day by a 2-1 loss at Charlotte. This past weekend featured a much better road trip, not only because of the results, but the location. The Pioneers spent the weekend in Bermuda.

Previous Meetings - Richmond defeated Western Mass on April 19 in the season opener for both teams, 3-0. Anthony Catalano, Mike Burke and David Bulow scored for the Kickers. The clubs met twice in 2007, with Richmond winning one game 2-0, and the other ending in a 2-2 draw.

League Leaders - Richmond - Mike Burke 4th in USL-2 Assists (3) ; David Bulow 6th in Shots (22) ; Ronnie Pascale 5th in USL-2 Saves (35), 2nd in GK Shutouts (4)

Western Mass - Jeff Deren 3rd in USL-2 Points (12), 6th in Goals Scored (4), 1st in Assists (4) ; Neil Krause 5th in USL-2 Points (10), 3rd in Goals Scored (5), 6th in Shots (22), 2nd in Fouls Committed (22) ; Federico Molinari 1st in USL-2 Assists (4) ; Matt Glaeser  1st in USL-2 Saves (54) (2nd in GK Shutouts (4)

When - 7:30 PM

Broadcast: None available
 

Since the first round - After their tough extra time win over NY Pancyprian Freedoms on June 13, the Monarchs had to travel the next day to Harrisburg for a USL-2 match. Not surprisingly, the tired Monarchs lost 4-0. Back at home this past weekend, the Monarchs dropped a 1-0 decision to Charlotte. Carolina has gone on a slide in the past two weeks, going 0-3-1 while being outscored 11-3. Overall, they have lost four of their last five league games.

Previous Meetings - This will be the first meeting between the two clubs.
 

League Leaders - Carolina - Kapuno Low 1st in USL-1 Assists (4), Daniel Antoniuk 3rd in USL-1 Fouls Committed (21) ; Chris McClellan 7th in USL-1 GK Shutouts (3), 1st in Saves (51)

Real Maryland - Dennis Alas 1st in USL-2 Shots (39), 5th in Fouls Committed (19) ; Stephen Basso 7th in USL-2 Fouls Committed (17) ; Emilio Zelaya 4th in USL-2 Saves (40)

Pittsburgh Riverhounds at Rochester Rhinos
Where - PAETEC Park - Rochester, NY

 When - 7:30 PM

Broadcast: None available
 

Since the first round - Nearly losing to RWB Adria must have lit a fire under the Rhinos, as they exploded to nearly triple their goal scoring output in the following two games. On June 13, the Rhinos shocked first place Vancouver with a 3-0 thrashing, and played to a 3-3 draw vs. Carolina on June 20. The game with Carolina looked to be a Rhinos win, but a last minute equalizer from Caleb Norkus saved the RailHawks from defeat. Pittsburgh are still searching for their first league win, sitting at the bottom of the USL-2 table with a 0-7-4 record. Their most recent result was a 1-1 draw versus visiting Wilmington this past Saturday.

Previous Meetings - This will be the first meeting of the clubs since August 9, 2003, when the Riverhounds defeated the Rhinos 4-3 at Frontier Field, when the USL First Division was still known as the A-League. Rochester had the last laugh, as they edged out the Riverhounds by two points for the final playoff spot in the Northeast Division. The clubs have an Open Cup history as well. In 2000, the Rhinos defeated Pittsburgh 2-1 in the second round.
 

League Leaders - Rochester - Mauricio Salles 6th in USL-1 Points (10), 4th in Goals Scored (4), 7th in Assists (2), 5th in Shots (26) ; Ze Roberto 7th in USL-1 Assists (2) ; Scott Vallow 8th in USL-1 GAA (1.00), 6th in Saves (40), 7th in GK Shutouts (3)

Pittsburgh - Boyzzz Khumalo 3rd in USL-3 Shots (26) ; Jean Jerome 5th in USL-2 Shots (23) ; Travis MacKenzie 6th in USL-2 Shots (22) ’ Ryan Caugherty 1st in USL-2 Could Committed (22) ; Phil Marfuggi 10th in USL-2 Saves (19)

When - 7:30 PM
Broadcast: USL Live
 

Since the first round - Charlotte maintained their winning ways, extending their unbeaten streak to five games with wins over Western Mass (2-1 on June 14) and Real Maryland (1-0 on June 21). While Charleston has maintained their second place spot in the USL First Division, they have only managed one point in their last two games. A 1-0 loss at Montreal and a 1-1 draw at home versus Minnesota followed their first round victory over ASC New Stars.

Previous Meetings - Charlotte and Charleston last met on June 14, 2003, in the Eagles’ last season in the A-League (now USL First Division). The Battery won that final match 2-0, and took the season series with a 2-1-1 record. While the rosters have vastly changed since 2003, at least two players are still with their clubs. One is longtime Eagles forward Dustin Swinehart, who appeared in all four games between the clubs that year. On the Battery side, Dusty Hudock minded the net for Charleston in their 2003 A-League championship campaign. Another player to return from Charleston’s 2003 championship year is John Wilson. After spending five seasons with the Battery, Wilson moved on to Rochester for the ’04 season, and then spent three seasons with D.C. United before returning to the Battery this season.

League Leaders - Charleston - Randi Patterson 2nd in USL1- Points (12), 2nd in Goals Scored (6), 5th in Shots (26) ; Christopher Williams 3rd in USL-1 Assists (3) ; Keith Wiggins 1st in USL-1 GAA (0.50), 7th in GK Shutouts (3) ; Dusty Hudock 8th in GAA (1.00)

Charlotte - Dustin Swinehart 1st in USL-1 Points (24), 1st in Goals Scored (10), 1st in Assists (4), 6th in Shots (22) ; Jorge Herrera 5th in USL-2 Points (10), 3rd in Goals Scored (5) ; Joseph Kabwe 4th in USL-2 Assists (3) ; Brady Bryant 9th in USL-2 Fouls Committed (17) ; Terry Boss 7th in USL-2 GAA (0.67), 6th in Saves (30), 1st in GK Shutouts (5)

When - 8:00 PM
Broadcast: None available
 

Since the first round - With a 2-0 win over Carolina and a 0-0 draw vs. Seattle, Miami stretched their shutout streak to six games. That steak came to an end in their 1-1 draw at Vancouver on Sunday. Miami has been involved in five scoreless draws this year, four of which have been in the last six games. Atlanta extended its unbeaten run to five games with a pair of draws (2-2 at Portland, 1-1 at Minnesota), followed by a 3-1 win over Puerto Rico this past weekend.

Previous Meetings - Miami and Atlanta have yet to face each other in 2008, with their two league meetings coming after July. In 2007, Miami won the season series 2-1.
 

League Leaders - Miami - Alex Afonso 1st in USL-1 Points (16), 1st in Goals scored (7), 3rd in Shots (28) ; Sean Cameron 3rd in USL-1 Fouls Committed (21) ; John Pulido 5th in USL-1 Fouls Committed (20) ; Cauê da Mata 8th in Fouls Committed (19) ; Eric Vasquez 7th in USL-1 Assists (2) ; Josh Saunders 8th in USL-1 GAA (1.00), 2nd in Saves (48), 1st in GK Shutouts (8)

Atlanta - Mac Kandji 3rd in USL-1 Points (11), 4th in Goals Scored (4), 2nd in Assits (3) ; Jason McLaughlin 3rd in USL-1 Points (11), 4th in Goals Scored (4), 2nd in Assists (3) ; Ansu Toure 10th in USL-1 Points (8), 4th in Shots (27) ; Ryan McIntosh 8th in USL-1 Saves (29)

When - 7:05 PM
Broadcast: Online Audio (Teamline)
 

Since the first round - A pair of 1-1 draws (vs. Atlanta and at Charleston) followed Minnesota’s first round win over the St. Louis Lions. Cleveland dropped a 2-1 decision to Crystal Palace Baltimore, and followed up with a 1-0 win at Pittsburgh, and a scoreless draw at Wilmington.

Previous Meetings - This will be the first meeting between the two clubs.

League Leaders - Minnesota - Ricardo Sanchez 8th in USL-1 Points (9), 2nd in Assists (3), 9th in Shots (21) ; Melvin Tarley 9th in USL-1 Goals Scored (3) ; Nicolas Platter 5th in USL-1 GAA (0.83), 4th in Saves (43), 3rd in GK Shutouts (5)

Cleveland - Sallieu Bundu 4th in USL-2 Points (11), 3rd in Goals Scored (5)2nd in Shots (27) ; Adam Ruud 7th in USL-2 Points (8), 6th in Goals Scored (4) ; Adriano Souza 4th in Assists (3), 4th in Shots (25) ; Dana McGregor 4th in Assists (3) ; Derek Potteiger 9th in Fouls Committed (17) ; Hunter Gilstrap 8th in USL-2 GAA (0.83), 5th in GK Shutouts (3) ; Eric Reed 8th in USL-2 GAA (0.83), 9th in Saves (21), 5th in GK Shutouts (3)

When - 11:00 PM
Broadcast: USL Live

Since the first round - Seattle played one league match, a 0-0 draw vs. Miami this past weekend. Their other match was a friendly against Juventus Primavera, the main youth club of the Italian giants. Seattle won 3-0 while resting most of their starters due to the extra time first round game played at Arizona a few days earlier. One of the regulars who did suit up was Sebastian Le Toux, who scored two of Seattle’s goals in the match. With their league season over for the summer, Hollywood has been off since their first round upset of Portland on June 10.

Previous Meetings - While this will be the first meeting between the two clubs, two of Hollywood’s players are familiar to Seattle. Matt Taylor was in the Portland Timbers lineup twice last season versus Seattle, once in league play and again in Seattle’s 2-1 Open Cup win over Portland. Alex Bengard goes back a bit further, appearing in all four regular season matches against Seattle in 2004, registering 365 minutes played and one assist.

League Leaders - Seattle - Sebastien Le Toux 3rd in USL-1 Points (11), 3rd in Goals Scored (5), 2nd in Shots (29) ; Leighton O’Brien 9th in USL1- Goals Scored (3) ; Joshua Gardner 8th in USL-1 Shots (24) ; Kenji Treschuk 5th in USL1- Fouls Committed (20) ; Chris Eylander 5th in USL-1 GAA (0.83), 3rd in Saves (45), 3rd in GK Shutouts (5)