Greenville, SC – The Greenville Triumph will enter in the second round of the U.S. Open Cup against USL Champion side, Phoenix Rising FC today at 10:30 PM EST. This will be the third appearance in the national tournament for Greenville.
HOW TO FOLLOW
Kickoff: 10:30 PM ET, Phoenix Rising Stadium in Phoenix, AZ
Streaming TV: Youtube
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WHAT TO WATCH FOR
The Greenville Triumph will compete in the second round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup tonight across the country in Phoenix, Arizona. Since its inception, the club has played four matches across two editions of the tournament. Greenville earned wins in 2019 against fellow USL League One opponent, Tormenta FC and in 2022 against the Championship team, the Oakland Roots.
The club hosted Tormenta FC in the second round of 2019’s tournament, with Anderson native Cole Seiler scoring a late goal to seal a 1-0 win. GTSC welcomed the USL Championship’s Charleston Battery in the third round, leading 1-0 before allowing two late goals to the Battery in a loss. Last year, the team faced MLS side, Charlotte FC, during the third round and held them to 1-1 in regular time before conceding in overtime for a 2-1 loss. The match brought fans from around the Carolinas leading to a club attendancerecord in Triumph Stadium at Legacy Early College.
Going into the Wednesday matchup, Greenville will look to add to its offensive firepower with the hopeful return of Allen Gavilanes after missing the season opener, and Venton Evans and Devin Boyce featuring in the attack after their first game action together on March 25th. The trio possesses the ability to exploit Phoenix’s outside backs and create penetrating runs along the side lines, looking to create more chances for Leo Castro and Jacob Labovitz after a scoreless League One opener. Before moving into attack, though, Greenville will have to control the midfield more effectively than it did in the 1-0 loss to Richmond two Saturdays ago.
Phoenix has just three matches under its belt, two more than Greenville. The west coast team is 0-1-2 this season, recording a draw versus Greenville’s southern state neighbor in the USL Championship, Charleston Battery, and a loss and tie from San Diego Loyal SC. Phoenix currently sits at the bottom of the table in the Western Conference at number 12 with two points. While Greenville may be on unfamiliar ground, this will only be the second match for Phoenix on its newly assembled home turf since moving to 38th Street and Washington.
NEWS AND NOTES
Team Updates:
Injury Report: Hassan Gabo (D): head- out, Ben Hale (GK): leg- out, Brandon Fricke (D): hip- out, Jamie Smith (D): ankle- doubtful, Allen Gavilanes (M): ankle- probable, Devin Boyce (M): leg- probable, Nate Shultz (D): leg- questionable, Alex Cox-Ashwood (F): ankle- probable
