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2026 US Open Cup Semifinals: St. Louis CITY blank Colorado Rapids, reach first USOC Final

September 17, 2026 by Andrew Mosier

Several St. Louis CITY SC fans made the trip to Commerce City, Colo. to cheer on their team during the 2026 US Open Cup Semifinal match against the Colorado Rapids. Photo: St. Louis CITY SC

The drought is over. After a 38-year absence, a team from St. Louis is back in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Final. 

Filed Under: 2026 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Featured Post - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2026 US Open Cup, Colorado Rapids, St. Louis City SC

2026 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Colorado Rapids blank Earthquakes to reach first Semifinal since 1999

May 21, 2026 by Andrew Mosier

Colorado Rapids players celebrate with their fans after a 2-0 win over the San Jose Earthquakes in the Quarterfinals of the 2026 US Open Cup. Photo: Colorado Rapids

For the first time since its inglorious 1999 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup run, the Colorado Rapids are through to the Semifinal round with a 2-0 win over San Jose Earthquakes at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.

Filed Under: 2026 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2026 US Open Cup, Colorado Rapids, San Jose Earthquakes/San Jose Clash

2026 US Open Cup Round of 16: 10-man Colorado Rapids end Quarterfinal drought, beat Switchbacks in PKs

April 30, 2026 by Andrew Mosier

Colorado Rapids players celebrate after winning a PK shootout against Colorado Springs Switchbacks in the Round of 16 of the 2026 US Open Cup. Photo: Isaiah J. Downing/Switchbacks FC

A ten-man Colorado Rapids advanced to the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Quarterfinals Wednesday night, topping USL Championship side Colorado Springs Switchbacks in seven rounds of penalty kicks after playing to a 2-2 draw in extra time at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.

Filed Under: 2026 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2026 US Open Cup, Colorado Rapids, Colorado Springs Switchbacks

2026 US Open Cup Round 3: Colorado Rapids mark return with 1-0 win over Union Omaha

April 15, 2026 by Andrew Mosier

Miguel Navarro (right) of the Colorado Rapids battles for the ball with a player from Union Omaha in the Third Round of the 2026 US Open Cup. Photo: Colorado Rapids

After a two-year absence, the Colorado Rapids returned to the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 win over USL League One side, Union Omaha, Tuesday night to advance to the Round of 16.

Filed Under: 2026 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2026 US Open Cup, Colorado Rapids, Union Omaha

2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Switchbacks FC blank Azteca FC to remain perfect vs. amateurs

March 18, 2026 by Andrew Mosier

Players from the Colorado Springs Switchbacks and Azteca FC battle for the ball in the First Round of the 2026 US Open Cup. Photo: Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

The Colorado Springs Switchbacks eked out a 3-0 victory over amateur side Azteca FC Tuesday night to advanced to Round 2 of the 2026 US Open Cup. 

Filed Under: 2026 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2026 US Open Cup, Azteca FC, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

2025 US Open Cup Round 4: Mohammed Sofo’s brace help NY Red Bulls cruise past Switchbacks

May 7, 2025 by Andrew Mosier

New York Red Bulls forward Mohammed Sofo (37) controls the ball under pressure from Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC defender Akeem Ward (3) and midfielder Stevie Echeverria (13) in the Fourth Round of the 2025 US Open Cup. Photo: Isaiah J. Downing / Switchbacks FC

The New York Red Bulls made quick work of the reigning USL Championship winners, riding two first half goals from Mohammed Sofo to cruise past the Colorado Springs Switchbacks 4-1 in Round 4 of the US Open Cup on Tuesday at a cold, wet, Weidner Field in downtown Colorado Springs.

Filed Under: 2025 US Open Cup, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2025 US Open Cup, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, New York Red Bulls

2025 US Open Cup Round 1: Union Omaha fends off late push from Flatirons Rush to advance

March 22, 2025 by Andrew Mosier

Players from Union Omaha (left) and Flatirons FC battle for the ball in the First Round of the 2025 US Open Cup. Photo: Flatirons FC

Twenty-four hours later than planned, Union Omaha advanced to the Second Round of the 2025 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup with a workman-like win over amateur side Flatirons Rush. 

Filed Under: 2025 US Open Cup, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2025 US Open Cup, Flatirons FC, Union Omaha

2025 US Open Cup Qualifying: Harpos FC back in USOC after handing rival Azteca FC rare loss

November 18, 2024 by Andrew Mosier

Harpos FC celebrate after a 2-0 win over Azteca FC as they qualify for the 2025 US Open Cup. Photo: Andrew Mosier

Harpos FC exorcized its U.S. Open Cup qualifying demons Sunday, topping bitter league rivals Azteca FC 2-0 at Broomfield Commons.  Halftime substitutes Jack O’Brian and Adam Mickleson scored to put Harpos back into its fourth tournament proper after a four-year hiatus. Harpos last qualified for the 2020 tournament, which was canceled due to the COVID-19 […]

Filed Under: 2025 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2025 US Open Cup, 2025 US Open Cup Qualifying, Azteca FC, Harpo's FC

2024 US Open Cup Round 2: Stoppage time winner in OT gives Northern Colorado Hailstorm dramatic win over Colorado Rapids 2

April 4, 2024 by Andrew Mosier

Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC players celebrate a goal against Colorado Rapids 2 in the Second Round of the 2024 US Open Cup. Photo: Evan Munoz

It took all 120 minutes, but the Northern Colorado Hailstorm advanced to the Third Round of 2024 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup beating the Colorado Rapids 2, 3-2 in extra time, at Dicks Sporting Goods Park.

Filed Under: 2024 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2024 US Open Cup, Colorado Rapids 2, Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC

2024 US Open Cup Round 1: Colorado Rapids 2 cruise past Azteca FC in Centennial State battle

March 23, 2024 by Andrew Mosier

Players from Azteca FC and Colorado Rapids 2 pose for a combined team photo ahead of their First Round match in the 2024 US Open Cup. Photo: Bart Young | @btyphoto

It was all business for the Colorado Rapids 2 in Thursday’s Lamar Hunt US Open Cup First Round match against local amateur side, Azteca FC. The Rapids 2 waltzed to a 3-0 win at Dicks Sporting Goods Park in front of 1,042 fans. Rapids 2 center backs Joshua Belluz, scoring in his professional debut, and […]

Filed Under: 2024 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2024 US Open Cup, Azteca FC, Colorado Rapids 2

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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

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  • 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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