Playing on its home patch, LAFC2 put together a dominant display as the young Angelenos cruised to a 7-1 victory against amateur side FC Arizona (NPSL) at Titan Stadium on the campus of Cal State Fullerton.
LAFC2 received a pair of braces from U.S. U-17 international Jude Terry (21', 48') and speedy attacker Matt Evans (2', 65'). Tommy Mihalić assisted on LAFC2's first two strikes before scoring for the Black & Gold in the 42nd minute.
FC Arizona, plucky throughout, pulled a goal back through Gabriel Waters in the 59th minute to make the score 4-1, but any thoughts of a comeback were short lived as Evans grabbed his second six minutes later to make it 5-1 for the home side.
Sebastian Nava (82') and Kayro Walters (90'+3) cemented the final 7-1 scoreline for the MLS NEXT Pro side which moves on to the Second Round, scheduled for April 1-2.
ABOUT THE U.S. OPEN CUP
The U.S. Open Cup, the oldest and most prestigious cup competition in American soccer, brings together teams from all levels, ranging from Major League Soccer powerhouses to lower-division pro clubs in leagues like the United Soccer League and most recently MLS NEXT Pro as well as amateur sides from leagues like the NPSL and UPSL. Contested since 1914, it is the third-oldest cup competition in the world.
