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Bridget McDowell

2023 US Open Cup Round 4: Bongokuhle Hlongwane of Minnesota United voted TheCup.us Player of the Round

May 22, 2023 by Bridget McDowell

The Player of the Round award 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) of TheCup.us’ Patreon team.

Filed Under: 2023 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2023 US Open Cup, Minnesota United FC, Player of the Round

2023 US Open Cup Round 4: Minnesota United overcome Philadelphia Union comebacks, advance after PK shootout

May 10, 2023 by Bridget McDowell

Minnesota United players celebrate after defeating the Philadelphia Union 7-6 in a PK shootout in the 2023 US Open Cup. Photo: Minnesota United FC

Still, the Loons outlasted the Philadelphia Union in a penalty kick shootout to advance to the Round of 16

Filed Under: 2023 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2023 US Open Cup, Minnesota United FC, Philadelphia Union

2022 US Open Cup Round 4: 10-man Minnesota United edge Colorado Rapids in storm-delayed match

May 12, 2022 by Bridget McDowell

Oniel Fisher of Minnesota United dribbles against the Colorado Rapids in the Fourth Round of the 2022 US Open Cup. Photo: Minnesota United FC

The Fourth Round of the 2022 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 two days to complete.

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup

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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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