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UPDATE: Strikers to host 2nd round US Open Cup Match

Tuesday, 07 May 2013 20:02 | Written by Ken |

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UPDATE: With Georgia Revolution defeating Colorado Rovers, the Strikers will now host their first round match on May 21 (See Scenario #1 below).

US Soccer has released the schedule for the potential matchups for the first two rounds of the 2013 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, the 100th anniversary of the tournament.

The Strikers figure in several scenarios based on the Open Cup's preliminary round. See below for a description of who the Strikers could potentially match up against on Tuesday, May 21, in the tournament's second round.

Scenario #1: Winner of Laredo Heat (USL) vs PSA Elite (USASA) AT Fort Lauderdale Strikers Tuesday, May 21, 7:30 p.m.

-This scenario occurs if Georgia Revolution (NPSL) defeat Colorado Rovers (USASA) on Tuesday, May 7, 10:30 p.m.

Scenario #2: Doxa Italia (USASA) AT Fort Lauderdale Strikers Tuesday, May 21, 7:30 p.m.

-This scenario occurs if Colorado Rovers (USASA) defeat Georgia Revolution (NPSL) on Tuesday, May 7, 10:30 p.m.

AND

-Doxa Italia (USASA) defeat Sounders FC U-23 (PDL) on Tuesday, May 14, 10 p.m.

Scenario #3: Fort Lauderdale Strikers AT Sounders FC U-23 Tuesday, May 21, 10 p.m.

-This scenario occurs if Colorado Rovers (USASA) defeat Georgia Revolution (NPSL) on Tuesday, May 7, 10:30 p.m.

AND

-Sounders FC U-23 (PDL) defeat Doxa Italia (USASA) on Tuesday, May 14, 10 p.m.

All times listed above are Eastern.

When mentioning the Strikers and the US Open Cup on social media, please remember to use the hashtag #USOC100

Please find the rest of the schedule from the first two rounds at the links below:

Laurendi suffers season-ending injury

Tuesday, 07 May 2013 17:42 |

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Fort Lauderdale Strikers’ goalkeeper Cody Laurendi will miss the remainder of the 2013 season. Laurendi sustained a lacerated kidney, requiring 6-9 months for a full recovery, after a collision with an opposing player in the Strikers’ last match on Saturday, April 27, against the Tampa Bay Rowdies.

“Obviously we are very disappointed by the news,” said Strikers’ head coach Daryl Shore. “Cody is a good player whose presence will be missed on the field and in the locker room.”

Laurendi, 24, was injured in his first start and appearance for the Strikers after joining the club in March. He shared time with Strikers’ goalkeeper Matt Glaeser during the preseason, posting shutouts in each appearance. Before joining the Strikers, Laurendi played three seasons with the Puerto Rico Islanders.

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