2012 US Open Cup Final: Sporting KC wins second title in PKs, ends Seattle Sounders’ historic run (video)

Posted on 09. Aug, 2012 by Gerald Barnhart in 2012, Final, Recaps

In a frantic finish at the end of regulation and a dramatic, and controversial, penalty kick shootout, Sporting Kansas City won their second US Open Cup title and deny the Seattle Sounders an unprecedented fourth straight championship.

Things you should know about the Semifinals of the US Open Cup

Posted on 03. Jul, 2012 by Chuck Nolan Jr. in 1995 - Present (Pro Era), Semifinals

Since 1996, only six teams have advanced to the Semifinals after beginning play in the First Round. The Rochester Rhinos (2009), Charleston Battery (2008), Carolina RailHawks (2007), San Francisco Bay Seals (1997) and the Seattle Sounders who did it twice in 2007 and 2008. San Francisco remain as the only “third division” club (now the USL Pro) to advance to the final four during that span.

Things you should know about the Quarterfinals of the US Open Cup

Posted on 26. Jun, 2012 by Josh Hakala in 1995 - Present (Pro Era), Feature, Quarterfinals

Some of the best accomplishments, fun facts and upsets from the Quarterfinals of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.

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

Posted on 04. Jun, 2012 by Josh Hakala in 1995 - Present (Pro Era), Feature

To date, the Open Cup has only had a Fourth Round 4 times (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006).

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.

Notable Semifinal matches in US Open Cup history

Posted on 27. Aug, 2011 by in 1995 - Present (Pro Era), Feature, Semifinals

The very first Semifinal round of the US Open Cup (then called the National Challenge Cup) saw a pair of Brooklyn teams reach the Final. On April 18, the Brooklyn Field Club, which finished first in the National Association Football League, defeated New Bedford FC 2-1, on two goals by Hall of Famer Robert Millar, after Beckton had given the New Englanders a 1-0 lead. Both teams played much of the game with ten men each, after Clark of Brooklyn and Chadwick of New Bedford were sent off in the 35th minute for fighting.