September 19, 2022 (Denver, CO) - We were drawn to face our Colorado Classico opponent FC Denver in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Qualifying Tournament 1st Round on September 17. Our match was played under the lights at their host site of Northfield High School just up the street from the Colorado Rapids home of Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. Our squad had prepared well and seemed ready to ball out. However, we got it wrong as a coaching staff and playing squad. The first half performance was arguably one of the worst in Harpos history and it warranted a dressing down followed by a pick me up to raise spirits and standards. The second half performance with some substitutions and tactical changes enabled smarter possession and a much better run of play, but there were way too many mistakes and missed chances. It finished 2-1. Well done to them on executing their game plan. This result leaves us very disappointed and frustrated, but it wasn’t our night. We wish our familiar foe and all other teams nationally the best of luck with their remaining qualifiers this autumn. Despite this setback, we will continue to live, learn and push onwards & upwards together!