On Tuesday 15th June, 2004 it will be the First time in Lamar Hunt US
Open Cup history that two brothers have will play against each other.
Two brothers Matt and Anthony Maher will line up for the South Jersey
Barons (PDL) and Syracuse Salty Dogs (A-League) respectively in the
second round of the famous cup competition. The Maher brothers match
up will provide added spice to this already exciting cup match for he
Barons. The history of the US Open Cup is riddled with upsets and
shocks. The Barons will look to past conquerors like the Mid-
Michigan Bucks who in 2000 knocked out the New England Revolution in
the second round on a memorable run in the competition. Another
attraction is the return of Tim O'Neill to the Barons. Timmy played
last season for the Barons in the Premier Development League whist
still attending college at St. Johns University, there he helped them
to the 2003 NCAA national title game. To top it all, the winner of
this second round tie will play MLS giants Columbus Crew in Columbus
on June 23rd, 2004.