On a night when the U.S. Open Cup’s pro-vs.-amateur tilts turned decidedly in favor of the pro teams from USL League One, MLS Next Pro and NISA, the Des Moines Menace spared the amateurs from a total blowout.

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Paul Kennedy is the Editor in Chief & General Manager of Soccer America.