Timbers U-23s Host First U.S. Open Cup Tuesday

By Athletic Communications on May 14, 2012 5:33 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers U-23s will make their first appearance in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Tuesday when they play host to PSA Elite of the U.S. Adult Soccer Association (USASA) in a first-round matchup at JELD-WEN Field; kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. PT.

Current Huskies Spencer Richey and Thomas Spragg have joined the Timbers U-23s for the start of the 2012 season. Richey made his starting debut in goal in the Timbers' first game of the year. The junior made a save to contribute to the team's first shutout in a 3-0 win over Fraser Valley.

Tickets are $7 and are available for purchase through the JELD-WEN Field box office or online through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com.

The winner of the first-round match between the Timbers U-23s and PSA Elite will travel to face the Carolina RailHawks of the North American Soccer League (NASL) in the second round on Tuesday, May 22, at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C.; kickoff is set for 4:07 p.m. PT.