San Jose Earthquakes battle the Sacramento Republic FC

San Jose's Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Run Ends in Round of 16 After Back-And-Forth Game With Four Lead Changes

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The San Jose Earthquakes fell to Sacramento Republic FC 4-3 in extra time on Tuesday night at Heart Health Park in the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round of 16. San Jose struck first in the 11th minute when Benji Kikanović outpaced his defender on the left wing and fed a streaking Preston Judd, who coolly slotted the ball past Republic goalkeeper Danny Vitiello to open the scoring. The hosts answ... Full Story