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2026 US Open Cup Qualifying: Espinoza’s late free kick helps Valley 559 FC finally qualify

November 23, 2025 by Bruce Corrie

Valley 559 FC celebrates after a 1-0 win over Ballard FC in the final round of the 2026 US Open Cup qualifying tournament. Photo: Bruce Corrie

Valley 559 FC traveled nearly 900 miles for one more shot at US Open Cup history, and on a windy Saturday night at Interbay Stadium, the Fresno side finally claimed it.

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, Ballard FC, Valley 559 FC

2026 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 2: Sharktopus FC wins rainy replay with Bellevue Athletic

October 29, 2025 by Bruce Corrie

Sharktopus FC pose for a team photo after a 5-0 win over Bellevue Athletic FC in the Second Round of the 2026 US Open Cup Qualifying tournament. Photo: Bruce Corrie

After the controversial decision to replay the original match, Sharktopus FC shuts out Bellevue Athletic with former Love Is Blind contestant Kwame Appiah leading the way with 2 goals and 1 assist.

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, Sharktopus FC

2025 US Open Cup Round 4: Portland Timbers’ comeback avoids Tacoma Defiance upset bid

May 7, 2025 by Bruce Corrie

Andrew Guerra of the Portland Timbers celebrates after scoring a goal against Tacoma Defiance in the Fourth Round of the 2025 US Open Cup. Photo: Portland Timbers FC

Facing elimination at Starfire Sports Complex, the Timbers narrowly avoided becoming the first MLS team to fall to an MLS NEXT Pro side — and not just any side, but the Seattle Sounders’ Tacoma Defiance — before a stoppage-time penalty salvaged a dramatic 3-2 victory in Round 4 of the US Open Cup.

Filed Under: 2025 US Open Cup, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2025 US Open Cup, Portland Timbers, Tacoma Defiance

2025 US Open Cup Round 2: Tacoma Defiance holds off Spokane Velocity in OT to reach Round 3

April 3, 2025 by Bruce Corrie

Edson Carli of the Tacoma Defiance dribbles the ball against the Spokane Velocity in the Second Round of the 2025 US Open Cup. Photo: Sandra Agbotse - Sounders FC Communications

The Tacoma Defiance continued their march in the 2025 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup with a 2-1 extra time win over the Spokane Velocity in the Second Round on Wednesday night.

Filed Under: 2025 US Open Cup, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2025 US Open Cup, Spokane Velocity FC, Tacoma Defiance

2025 US Open Cup Round 1: Spokane Velocity scores in final seconds of OT to edge Ballard FC

March 21, 2025 by Bruce Corrie

Players from Spokane Velocity and Ballard FC (red) battle for the ball in a First Round match in the 2025 US Open Cup. Photo: Spokane Velocity FC

Spokane Velocity made the trek across the Evergreen State Wednesday night for their second straight opening matchup against The Bridges of Ballard FC.

Filed Under: 2025 US Open Cup, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2025 US Open Cup, Ballard FC, Spokane Velocity FC

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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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