Sin City FC Fall to Next Level Soccer Premier in 2027 US Open Cup Qualifying

Sin City FC fought hard but fell 4-3 to UPSL side Next Level Soccer Premier on Sunday at Mater Academy East High School Stadium in the third round of qualifying for the 2027 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. Next Level Soccer Premier were flying in the first half with a hat trick from Don Tchilao to take a 3-0 lead into the break. In the second half, Sin City FC fought back with two quick goals from Roberto "Beto" Soto to cut the deficit to one. However, Next Level Soccer Premier responded with another goal to double their lead. Federico Garcia Diaz pulled Sin City FC close again late in the second half. Still, the home team couldn't find a late equalizer in stoppage time as Next Level Soccer Premier escaped Las Vegas with a narrow win to move on to the fourth round. Sin City FC was the last NISA Nation team standing in qualifying, and their run ends here in their first year in the US Open Cup qualifiers.