Fourth Round fun facts: Notable upsets and things you should know about Round 4

Posted on 04. Jun, 2012 by Josh Hakala in History

The Harrisburg City Islanders (USL Pro) won a Fourth Round game in 2012 by upsetting the New York Red Bulls 3-1 after extra time. Photo: Harrisburg City Islanders

The US Open Cup has only had a Fourth Round 6 times (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2012, 2013).

The first indoor game in US Open Cup history took place in the Fourth Round. On July 20, 2004, the Minnesota Thunder hosted the Los Angeles Galaxy at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minn. The Thunder upset the Galaxy that day 1-0, in front of 5,505 fans. Defender Chris Brunt scored the game-winning goal in the 21st minute.

Only 4 PDL teams have advanced to the Fourth Round, all but one have faced MLS teams
2012: Michigan Bucks (lost 2-1 AET vs. Dayton Dutch Lions)
2006: Carolina Dynamo (lost 4-2 vs. Houston Dynamo)
2005: Des Moines Menace (lost 6-1 vs. Kansas City Wizards)
2003: Fresno Fuego (lost 3-1 vs. Los Angeles Galaxy)

Only 2 USASA teams have advanced to the Fourth Round
2012: Cal FC (lost 5-0 at Seattle Sounders)
2006: Dallas Roma FC (lost 2-0 at Los Angeles Galaxy)

In 2006, only teams from Major League Soccer emerged from the Fourth Round.

The Chicago Fire have never lost a Fourth Round game (4-0-0), while on the flip side, the Columbus Crew have never won a Fourth Round game (0-4-0)

Notable upsets in the Fourth Round

2003: Wilmington Hammerheads (PSL) 4:1 Dallas Burn (MLS)
2003: Seattle Sounders (A-League) 1:0 San Jose Earthquakes (MLS)
2004: Charleston Battery (A-League) 1:0 Metrostars (MLS)
2004: Rochester Raging Rhinos (A-League) 1:1 New England Revolution (MLS) (ROC advances on PKs 3-1)
2004: Richmond Kickers (PSL) 2:1 DC United (MLS)
2004: Minnesota Thunder (A-League) 1:0 Los Angeles Galaxy (MLS)
2005: Rochester Raging Rhinos (USL-1) 3:1 Metrostars (MLS)
2005: Minnesota Thunder (USL-1) 4:1 Colorado Rapids (MLS)
2006: None
2012: Harrisburg City Islanders (USL Pro) 3:1 (AET) New York Red Bulls (MLS)
2012: Charlotte Eagles (USL Pro) 2:1 (AET) San Antonio Scorpions (NASL)
2013: Carolina RailHawks (NASL) 3:1 (AET) Chivas USA (MLS)
2013: Orlando City SC (USL Pro) 1:0 Sporting Kansas City (MLS)

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