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2022 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Red Bulls make New York red once again with 3-0 win over NYCFC
The first Hudson River Derby of the season delivered on what people tend to expect to see from a derby between the New York Red Bulls and their counterparts from across the river, New York City FC. … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Red Bulls make New York red once again with 3-0 win over NYCFC

2022 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Sporting KC routs Union Omaha to end Cinderella run, reach Semis
Sporting Kansas City stole the show on Wednesday night, riding four second-half goals en route to a 6-0 victory over Union Omaha in the Quarterfinals of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The victory … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Sporting KC routs Union Omaha to end Cinderella run, reach Semis

2022 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Long-range winner helps Sacramento Republic score rare road upset of LA Galaxy
A goal in the fourth minute of the quarterfinal match of the 2022 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup foreshadowed Sacramento’ Republic FC’s 2-1 upset victory over the LA Galaxy on Tuesday night. “I think … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Long-range winner helps Sacramento Republic score rare road upset of LA Galaxy

2022 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Previewing three intriguing matchups this week
UPDATE: Sacramento Republic upset the LA Galaxy on Tuesday nightThree of the four matches for the 2022 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Quarterfinals will take place this week and feature some intriguing … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Previewing three intriguing matchups this week

2022 US Open Cup Round 5: Joe Brito of Union Omaha voted TheCup.us Player of the Round
“We can start to taste it at this point. We’re a couple of games away from making history.” Soccer fans in America, meet Joe Brito. That quote came from a recent interview with … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Round 5: Joe Brito of Union Omaha voted TheCup.us Player of the Round

2022 US Open Cup Round of 16: Who should be TheCup.us Player of the Round?
Sixteen teams, including three USL sides, entered the Fifth Round of the 2022 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup still hoping for the chance to bring glory to their fans. Eight teams will continue their … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Round of 16: Who should be TheCup.us Player of the Round?

2022 US Open Cup Round 5: Rodrigo Lopez delivers Sacramento Republic long-awaited upset of San Jose Earthquakes
Heart Health Park witnessed one of the most thrilling matches in Sacramento Republic FC’s history. For the first time in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, the "Indomitable club" defeated MLS side San Jose … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Round 5: Rodrigo Lopez delivers Sacramento Republic long-awaited upset of San Jose Earthquakes

2022 US Open Cup Round 5: Orlando City edge Inter Miami CF in PKs to reach Quarterfinals
The first meeting in any competition between Major League Soccer's Florida clubs, Orlando City SC and Inter Miami CF, came in the Round of 16 Wednesday night. After 90 minutes of scoreless soccer, the … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Round 5: Orlando City edge Inter Miami CF in PKs to reach Quarterfinals

2022 US Open Cup Round 5: Union Omaha upset Minnesota United, become first Nebraska team to reach Quarterfinals
The volt-colored brick road is making its way to Kansas City, as Union Omaha continued their fantastical run in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, upsetting Minnesota United 2-1 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Round 5: Union Omaha upset Minnesota United, become first Nebraska team to reach Quarterfinals

2022 US Open Cup Round 5: LA Galaxy win emotional USOC “El Trafico” with LAFC
In a high emotion-driven round of the 2022 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, LA Galaxy would take the lead late into the second half and edge out Los Angeles Football Club in a 3-1 victory, and head to the … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Round 5: LA Galaxy win emotional USOC “El Trafico” with LAFC

2022 US Open Cup Round 5: New York Red Bulls pull away in second half to oust Charlotte FC
The New York Red Bulls advanced to the Quarterfinals of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup with a 3-1 victory over Charlotte FC at Montclair State University Soccer Park on Wednesday night. Patryk … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Round 5: New York Red Bulls pull away in second half to oust Charlotte FC

2022 US Open Cup Round 5: NYCFC’s OT winner helps MLS Cup champs edge New England Revs
New York City FC edged the New England Revolution 1-0 in an extra time thriller at Belson Stadium on the St. John’s University campus Wednesday night. The victory – secured thanks to a 94th … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Round 5: NYCFC’s OT winner helps MLS Cup champs edge New England Revs

2022 US Open Cup Round 5: Nashville SC’s Hany Mukhtar scores late winner to end Louisville City’s home streak
A rivalry was revived in the Round of 16 of the 2022 US Open Cup when MLS’ Nashville SC took the trip north for their first competitive match against Louisville City FC since their time in the USL … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Round 5: Nashville SC’s Hany Mukhtar scores late winner to end Louisville City’s home streak

2022 US Open Cup Round 5 Review: Sacramento Republic, Union Omaha still standing after dramatic Round of 16
There are two underdogs remaining in the 2022 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup as the 107th edition of the tournament has reached the Quarterfinals. #USOC2022 Essentials 2022 USOC … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Round 5 Review: Sacramento Republic, Union Omaha still standing after dramatic Round of 16

202 US Open Cup Round 5: Johnny Russell’s brace, leadership pushes Sporting KC past Houston Dynamo
When you are the captain of a club, you are the heartbeat, you represent everything that happens to that club whether it is on or off the pitch. When Sporting Kansas City needed him, the captain … Read Full Article about 202 US Open Cup Round 5: Johnny Russell’s brace, leadership pushes Sporting KC past Houston Dynamo
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How to watch 2022 US Open Cup Round of 16: Previews, links for all 8 games
The 2022 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup is down to 16 teams and all eight games of the Round of 16 will take place on Wednesday night. #USOC2022 Essentials 2022 USOC Results/Schedule2022 USOC … Read Full Article about How to watch 2022 US Open Cup Round of 16: Previews, links for all 8 games

2022 US Open Cup Round 4: Carles Gil of New England Revolution voted TheCup.us Player of the Round
Carles Gil made history in a number of ways during his dominant performance against FC Cincinnati in the Fourth Round of the 2022 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. Not only was his three-goal, one assist … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Round 4: Carles Gil of New England Revolution voted TheCup.us Player of the Round

2022 US Open Cup Round 4: 10-man Minnesota United edge Colorado Rapids in storm-delayed match
The Fourth Round of the 2022 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup came to a thrilling conclusion on Thursday afternoon in Saint Paul, where Minnesota United FC defeated the Colorado Rapids 2-1 in a match that took … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Round 4: 10-man Minnesota United edge Colorado Rapids in storm-delayed match

2022 US Open Cup Round 4: Who should be voted TheCup.us Player of the Round?
The final eight MLS teams entered the tournament, as more lower division sides were eliminated, in the Fourth Round of the 2022 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. Sixteen teams advanced to the next round as … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Round 4: Who should be voted TheCup.us Player of the Round?

2022 US Open Cup Round 4: Yordy Reyna ignites Charlotte FC offense in road win at Richmond Kickers
MLS expansion side Charlotte FC traveled to City Stadium to take on the Richmond Kickers and came away with a 5-1 win on Wednesday night. While the hosts from USL League One held their own for much of … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Round 4: Yordy Reyna ignites Charlotte FC offense in road win at Richmond Kickers

2022 US Open Cup Round 4: Union Omaha $25,000 richer after win over Northern Colorado Hailstorm
It was a duel of the debutantes as Union Omaha and Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC fought for survival in their first appearance in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. Both clubs shocked the soccer community … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Round 4: Union Omaha $25,000 richer after win over Northern Colorado Hailstorm

2022 US Open Cup Round 4: Dejan Joveljic brace helps LA Galaxy pull away from underdog Cal United Strikers
A sold-out Fourth-Round match of the 2022 Lamar Hunt US Open cup would result in LA Galaxy dominating in possession and shots that led to their 3-2 victory over the host California United Strikers in … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Round 4: Dejan Joveljic brace helps LA Galaxy pull away from underdog Cal United Strikers

2022 US Open Cup Round 4: San Jose Earthquakes oust CONCACAF champ Seattle Sounders in lengthy PK shootout
One week removed from winning the CONCACAF Champions League and cementing themselves as the winningest tournament team in MLS history, the Seattle Sounders kicked off another tournament in a familiar … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Round 4: San Jose Earthquakes oust CONCACAF champ Seattle Sounders in lengthy PK shootout

2022 US Open Cup Round 4: Sacramento Republic extend home win streak, 2-0 over rival Phoenix Rising
On Wednesday night, Sacramento Republic FC played host to Phoenix Rising FC in the Fourth Round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup at a breezy and chilly Heart Health Park.On the strength of an early goal … Read Full Article about 2022 US Open Cup Round 4: Sacramento Republic extend home win streak, 2-0 over rival Phoenix Rising