Lansdowne Yonkers Routs Greek Americans 6-1
Danú Kinsella Bishop scored a hat-trick as Lansdowne advanced in the 2027 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup qualifying.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Soccer
Lansdowne Yonkers defeated New York Greek Americans 6-1 on October 31 at Tibbetts Brook Park in the third qualifying round of the 2027 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Danú Kinsella Bishop scored a hat-trick in the win.
Why it matters
The result moves Lansdowne closer to the U.S. Open Cup tournament proper, where amateur clubs face professional opponents. Only 16 of a record 155 amateur clubs entering qualifying will advance.
Bishop's hat-trick was his second in three weeks, after a 4-1 APSL win over Richmond County last month. Lansdowne led 4-0 at halftime, and Ali Dawha opened the scoring in the 11th minute.
The players
Lansdowne Yonkers
Yonkers-based amateur club that advanced past New York Greek Americans in U.S. Open Cup qualifying.
Danú Kinsella Bishop
Dublin-born Lansdowne forward who scored a hat-trick in the match.
The details
Lansdowne took control early, with Nicolas Macri Badessich driving 40 yards forward before finding Ali Dawha for a low shot. Balo Danso headed in Ethan Homler's corner for a third goal, and Scott Testori scored the only goal for New York Greek Americans in the 53rd minute.
Timeline
October 31, 2026: Lansdowne beats New York Greek Americans 6-1 at Tibbetts Brook Park.
November 21-22, 2026: Qualifying rounds conclude.
Spring 2027: U.S. Open Cup tournament proper kicks off.
Season Trajectory
The U.S. Open Cup qualifying rounds let amateur clubs such as Lansdowne Yonkers test themselves against professional opponents. Advancing from the third round sets up a chance to face professional clubs in the tournament proper next spring.
Lansdowne's advance keeps its path to the tournament proper alive, with 16 spots available among 155 entrants. Fans can track the remaining qualifying results to see which clubs join Lansdowne in the next round.
The takeaway
Amateur clubs that keep winning in qualifying earn a rare chance to test themselves against professional teams. Watching the qualifying rounds shows how that path works in practice.
What happens next
The qualifying rounds conclude November 21-22, 2026, and the U.S. Open Cup tournament proper kicks off in spring 2027.
Further reading
For more local match coverage, see Soccer news from across the region.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Irish Echo.
