A game that initially looked to have all the signs of a blowout had its trajectory altered greatly by a sending off in the first half as an in-form San Jose Earthquakes took a 2-0 victory over visiting Phoenix Rising in the US Open Cup despite having to play the second half a man short.
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2026 US Open Cup Qualifying: San Ramon FC earns first USOC berth after foggy win vs. Olympic Club
The fog was thick, and so was the tension in the stands as San Ramon FC narrowly emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Olympic Club to punch its ticket to the 2026 US Open Cup for the first time in club history.
2024 US Open Cup: Dembor Benson of El Farolito voted TheCup.us Lower Division Player of Tournament
Two game-winning goals, one equalizer, and the opener on the road against bitter rivals. Dembor Benson balanced quantity and quality in a red-hot Open Cup campaign. Benson scored four goals in three games which saw him tie for top scorer in the tournament despite only making it to the third round. With a three-way tie […]
2024 US Open Cup Round 3: Oakland Roots rally to end El Farolito’s cup run in extra time
Ali Elmasnaouy scored the game-winning goal in the 98th minute as the Oakland Roots came back to beat El Farolito in the Third Round of the 2024 US Open Cup
2024 US Open Cup Round 2: Dembor Benson of El Farolito voted TheCup.us Player of the Round
TheCup.us Player of the Round is voted on by TheCup.us staff, a select panel from the North American Soccer Reporters and select backers (those that pledge $10 or more) from TheCup.us’ Patreon team.
2023 US Open Cup Round 1: Crossfire Premier win tournament debut with shutout of Project 51O
Three well-earned goals sealed a convincing victory for Crossfire Redmond over Project 51O in the First Round of the 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.