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Adam Uthe

Adam is a Dallas-based TheCup.us contributor who enjoys covering the tournament's lower (and non) division teams and is a proud alum of the University of Dayton.

2026 US Open Cup Qualifying: ASC New Stars win PK shootout to end 14-year USOC drought

November 25, 2025 by Adam Uthe

ASC New Stars celebrate after defeating Denton Diablos 4-3 in a PK shootout (after a 0-0 draw) in the final round of the 2026 US Open Cup qualifying tournament. Photo: ASC New Stars

For the fourth time in club history – and the first time since 2012 – Houston’s ASC New Stars are headed to the US Open Cup.

Filed Under: 2026 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2026 US Open Cup, 2026 US Open Cup Qualifying, ASC New Stars, Denton Diablos

2025 US Open Cup Round 4: FC Dallas eliminate USOC debutants AV ALTA FC

May 8, 2025 by Adam Uthe

FC Dallas players celebrate after scoring a goal against AV ALTA FC in the Fourth Round of the 2025 US Open Cup. Photo: FC Dallas

FC Dallas overcame a brief first half scare on the way to a comfortable 3-1 win over US Open Cup debutantes AV ALTA FC in Round 4 on Wednesday.

Filed Under: 2025 US Open Cup, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2025 US Open Cup, AV ALTA FC, FC Dallas

2024 US Open Cup Round 4: Logan Farrington’s first pro goal gives FC Dallas narrow win over Memphis 901

May 8, 2024 by Adam Uthe

Logan Farrington of FC Dallas celebrates after scoring a goal against Memphis 901 FC in the Fourth Round of the 2024 US Open Cup. Photo: FC Dallas

Logan Farrington’s first professional goal proved to be enough to help hosts FC Dallas take down USL Championship side Memphis 901 FC to advance to the Round of 16 of the 2024 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. Farrington came off the bench in the second half and provided the ultimate spark as he got on […]

Filed Under: 2024 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2024 US Open Cup, FC Dallas, Memphis 901 FC

2024 US Open Cup Round 1: Kyle Bennett of FORO SC voted TheCup.us Player of the Round

April 1, 2024 by Adam Uthe

kyle bennett player of the round

It doesn’t get more clutch than scoring an equalizer in stoppage time of extra time, but that’s exactly what FORO SC’s Kyle Bennett did in the Dallas-based amateur side’s First Round match in the 2024 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The goal sent their road game against reigning MLS NEXT Pro champs Austin FC II […]

Filed Under: 2024 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Featured Post - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2024 US Open Cup, Player of the Round

2023 US Open Cup Qualifying: Referee ends match early after D10 Lions player spits at him, D’Feeters advance

November 20, 2022 by Adam Uthe

D'Feeters Kicks SC and D10 Lions warm up prior to their Open Division Qualifying match for the 2023 US Open Cup in Mansfield, TX. Photo: Adam Uthe

The Third Round qualifying match for the 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup between D10 Lions FC and D’Feeters Kicks SC was abandoned in approximately the 74th minute. With D’Feeters leading 2-0, they advanced to Round 4.

Filed Under: 2023 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2023 US Open Cup Qualifying, D'Feeters Kicks SC, d10 Lions

2022 US Open Cup Round 2: Teenager scores twice to help San Antonio FC keep win streak

April 6, 2022 by Adam Uthe

Henrik Sakshaug San Antonio FC 2022 US Open Cup

At 17 years old, Henrik Sakshaug scored twice during a four-minute stretch in the second half to help San Antonio FC defeat Dallas-based D’Feeters Kicks SC

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, D'Feeters Kicks SC, San Antonio FC

2022 Meet the Underdogs: D’Feeters Kicks ready for new era in Dallas

March 17, 2022 by Adam Uthe

D’Feeters Kicks Soccer Club (DKSC), in their first ever Open Cup qualification, will represent the DFW metroplex.

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, Meet the Underdogs, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, D'Feeters Kicks SC, Meet the Underdogs

2022 US Open Cup Qualifying: Indirect free kick, saved PK spark D’Feeters Kicks’ OT win

October 21, 2021 by Adam Uthe

Dallas-based D’Feeters Kicks FC used a bit of luck and a late extra time penalty to overturn a halftime deficit and advance past Houston Hotshots – Greenspoint FC

Filed Under: Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, 2022 US Open Cup Qualifying, D'Feeters Kicks FC, Greenspoint FC, Houston Hotshots

2020 US Open Cup Qualifying Win & You’re In: Sesay’s hat trick clinches NTX Rayados 9th straight berth

November 27, 2019 by Adam Uthe

Mohamed “James” Sesay’s hat trick was the difference as NTX Rayados defeated Celtic Cowboys Premier to qualify for their ninth consecutive Lamar Hunt US Open Cup; a Modern Era (1995-Present) record for an Open Division Local side.

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, 2020 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2020 US Open Cup Qualifying, Celtic Cowboys Premier, NTX Rayados

2019 US Open Cup Round of 16: New Mexico United edges FC Dallas to continue inaugural Cinderella run

June 20, 2019 by Adam Uthe

New Mexico United rallied from a first-half deficit to advance to the Quarterfinals of the 2019 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup with a 2-1 win against FC Dallas on Wednesday night. | Photo courtesy Matt Begala / FC Dallas

New Mexico United’s historic inaugural season continued Wednesday night when they took down MLS side FC Dallas 2-1 at Westcott Field on the campus of Southern Methodist University.

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2019 US Open Cup, FC Dallas, New Mexico United

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U.S. Open Cup History

Ben Miller FC - 1920 National Challenge Cup champions

St. Louis’ US Open Cup legacy began in 1920 with Ben Miller FC

In front of 12,000 fans at Handlan’s Park in St. Louis, Ben Miller FC became the first team from the west to win the National Challenge Cup, defeating Fore River 2-1

  • 1935 National Challenge Cup Semifinals: After 29 days, Central Breweries win 3-game Western Final
  • 1995 US Open Cup: Rob Ukrop of Richmond Kickers voted TheCup.us Player of the Tournament
  • 1995 US Open Cup Final: Jeff Causey of Richmond Kickers voted TheCup.us Player of Round
  • 1995 US Open Cup Final: Richmond Kickers survive heat, beat El Paso Patriots in PKs to win title
  • 1995 US Open Cup Final Preview: El Paso Patriots hosting amateur Richmond Kickers in “El Sauna”

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