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2024 US Open Cup Semifinals: Tim Melia of Sporting KC voted TheCup.us Player of the Round

September 14, 2024 by Alex Wiksell

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After a stellar performance where he made four saves on his way to a clean sheet and a spot in the 2024 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Final, Tim Melia of Sporting Kansas City has been voted TheCup.us Player of the Round. The award is voted on by TheCup.us staff, a select panel of from […]

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, Sporting Kansas City, Tim Melia

2024 US Open Cup Semifinals: Sporting KC work late to end Indy Eleven’s Cinderella run, return to USOC Final

August 28, 2024 by Alex Wiksell

Dany Rosero of Sporting KC celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against Indy Eleven in the Semifinals of the 2024 US Open Cup. Photo: Sporting KC

After a lengthy weather delay, Sporting Kansas City returned to the US Open Cup Final with a 2-0 home win over Indy Eleven.

Filed Under: 2024 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2024 US Open Cup, Indy Eleven, Sporting Kansas City/Kansas City Wizards

2024 US Open Cup Round 5: Sporting KC show no mercy, dominate FC Tulsa

May 22, 2024 by Alex Wiksell

Sporting Kansas City players celebrate after scoring a goal against FC Tulsa in the Round of 16 of the 2024 US Open Cup. Photo: Sporting Kansas City

With the win, Sporting KC advances to the Quarterfinals for the 13th time in their history.

Filed Under: 2024 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2024 US Open Cup, FC Tulsa, Sporting Kansas City, Sporting Kansas City/Kansas City Wizards

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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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