 The Rough Riders also enjoyed a run to the quarterfinals of the US Open Cup, beating USASA amateur team Bridgeport Italians in the second round, then upsetting Major League Soccer side New England Revolution 4–3 before eventually falling to the New York/New Jersey MetroStars 1–0 on a golden goal.Defender Travis Rinker made the All A-League Team that year.The Rough Riders finished fourth in the Northeast Division in 1998, and lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Kickers.