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Colton Coreschi

2026 US Open Cup Round 2: Pittsburgh Riverhounds end Virginia’s dream

April 1, 2026 by Colton Coreschi

On a gorgeous early spring evening at Highmark Stadium on Tuesday night, the hosting Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC started slow but found their footing in the second half to see off amateur challengers Virginia Dream, 2-0.

Filed Under: US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2026 US Open Cup, Pittsburgh Riverhounds, Virginia Dream FC

2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Pittsburgh Riverhounds win Modern Era’s first Steel City derby

March 26, 2026 by Colton Coreschi

Charles Ahl of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds celebrates with Jackson Walti after scoring a goal against Steel City FC in the FIrst Round of the 2026 US Open Cup. Photo: Chris Cowger - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC

In a much anticipated all-Pittsburgh derby, the first in the city in the Modern Era of the US Open Cup, it was the professional Riverhounds that secured advancement in a tight-fought contest against the difficult amateurs Steel City FC from just north of the rivers.

Filed Under: 2026 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2026 US Open Cup, Pittsburgh Riverhounds, Steel City FC

2025 US Open Cup Round 4: Pittsburgh Riverhounds’ last-second winner stuns NYCFC

May 7, 2025 by Colton Coreschi

PIttsburgh Riverhounds players celebrate after scoring a goal against New York City FC in the Fourth Round of the 2025 US Open Cup. Photo: Chris Cowger - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC

When the final whistle blew on Wednesday night, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds fans were treated to a familiar sight — their home team taking down a visiting MLS team at Highmark Stadium for the second time in three years in the US Open Cup. It came in the most dramatic fashion. With New York City FC […]

Filed Under: 2025 US Open Cup, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2025 US Open Cup, New York City FC, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC

2024 US Open Cup Round 4: FC Tulsa into Round of 16 for first time after late winner at Pittsburgh

May 7, 2024 by Colton Coreschi

Phillip Goodrum of FC Tulsa (left) battles for the ball against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the Fourth Round of the 2024 US Open Cup. Photo: Ed Thompson - Pittsburgh Soccer Now

Phillip Goodrum scored the game-winning goal, taking a throw-in that landed near his feet before the always-dangerous forward neatly placed the ball through traffic and inside the back post to give Tulsa the 1-0 win in the 88th minute.

Filed Under: 2024 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2024 US Open Cup, FC Tulsa, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC

2024 US Open Cup Round 1: Niels Lellouch’s late winner gives Michigan Stars first USOC win

March 22, 2024 by Colton Coreschi

Michigan Stars players celebrate after scoring a goal against Steel City FC in the FIrst Round of the 2024 US Open Cup. Photo: Samuel Allen

With an impressively packed stadium at Ambrose Urbanic Field, the NPSL’s Steel City FC took to the field in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup for the first time in club history on Thursday night, as they hosted professional opposition in the Michigan Stars FC of NISA in a night to remember. In the end, […]

Filed Under: 2024 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2024 US Open Cup, Michigan Stars FC, Steel City FC

2023 US Open Cup Round 4: FC Cincinnati take first match ever from NYCFC to advance

May 11, 2023 by Colton Coreschi

Alvaro Barreal of FC Cincinnati attempts to deliver a cross against New York City FC in the 2023 US Open Cup. Photo: Joe Guzy | FC Cincinnati

It was a beautiful spring night for the FC Cincinnati home faithful as the hosts broke their New York City FC curse, earning their first win against the only MLS opponent they hadn’t beaten.

Filed Under: 2023 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2023 US Open Cup, Brandon Vazquez, FC Cincinnati, NYCFC

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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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