WHAT: Second-round game in U.S. Open Cup

WHEN/WHERE: Today at 7:30 p.m., Lusitano Stadium, Ludlow, Mass.

NOTABLE: This will be the third meeting of the season between these USL2 clubs. Richmond won 3-0 at UR Stadium in the season opener, then edged the Pioneers 1-0 on the road. . . . The winner of this game will meet the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer next Tuesday at New Britain, Conn . . . Richmond won its opening match over the Fredericksburg Gunners (Premier Development League) 3-0, and Western Mass. defeated the Boston Olympiakos (U.S. Adult Soccer Association) 2-0. . . . The Pioneers are led by Neil Krause (five goals) and Jeff Deren (four goals, four assists). . . . Stanley Nyazamba (three goals) and Mike Burke (one goal, three assists) are Richmond's chief threats. . . . The Kickers won the Open Cup in 1995 and have reached the quarterfinals four times. - John Packett