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2023 US Open Cup Round 4: Charlotte FC makes Orlando City a rare one-and-done defending champ

May 10, 2023 by Dave Hodges

Kamil Jozwiak of Charlotte FC celebrates after scoring a goal against Orlando City SC. Photo: Charlotte FC

For the first time since 2007, a defending champion is eliminated in their opening match of the US Open Cup.

Filed Under: 2023 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2023 US Open Cup, Charlotte Football Club, Orlando City SC

2022 US Open Cup Round 2: NC Fusion snaps road streak, hands Charlotte another upset loss

April 6, 2022 by Dave Hodges

American Legion Memorial Stadium

The Fusion U-23s, who were the USL League Two runner-up last season, defeated the Independence 4-2 to earn the club’s first win over a pro team since 2006.

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, Charlotte Independence, North Carolina Fusion U23

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U.S. Open Cup History

Clint Dempsey of the Seattle Sounders FC is shown a red card during a 2015 US Open Cup match against the Portland Timbers.

A history of violence against referees in US Open Cup

Unfortunately, in the long history of the US Open Cup, this was not the first time that there have been more then a few incidents where games were halted due to referee abuse.

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