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Favian Renkel

2025 US Open Cup Round 4: San Jose Earthquakes edge Sacramento Republic to avenge upset

May 8, 2025 by Favian Renkel

San Jose Earthquakes fans chant during the team's match vs. Sacramento Republic FC of the Fourth Round of the 2025 US Open Cup. Photo: Abel Anguiano

Revenge was on the menu Wednesday night, and the San Jose Earthquakes served it ice cold. In a tightly contested U.S. Open Cup Round of 32 clash, the Quakes earned a 2-1 victory over Sacramento Republic FC, avenging last year’s dramatic 4-3 loss in the Round of 16.

Filed Under: 2025 US Open Cup, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2025 US Open Cup, Sacramento Republic FC, San Jose Earthquakes

2024 US Open Cup Round 4: San Jose debutants lead Earthquakes to narrow win over Oakland Roots

May 8, 2024 by Favian Renkel

19-year-old Emi Ochoa made his professional debut for the San Jose Earthquakes against the Oakland Roots in the Fourth Round of the 2024 US Open Cup. Photo: San Jose Earthquakes

San Jose took the first step toward bouncing back from those recent disappointing losses with a narrow 1-0 win over the Oakland Roots of the USL Championship on Tuesday night.

Filed Under: 2024 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2024 US Open Cup, Oakland Roots SC, San Jose Earthquakes

2023 US Open Cup Round 4: LAFC reserves hold off Monterey Bay FC, advance 5-4 in PK shootout

May 10, 2023 by Favian Renkel

Eldin Jakupovic of Los Angeles FC scores a PK in the shootout in a 5-4 win over Monterey Bay FC (after a 2-2 draw) in the 2023 US Open Cup. Photo: Jose Rocha | @Rochamultimedia

Amidst speculations about the talent disparity between the two teams, with USL being considered a superior league to MLS Next Pro, LAFC would have to defy expectations and rise above to secure a memorable victory.

Filed Under: 2023 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2023 US Open Cup, Los Angeles FC, Monterey Bay FC

2023 US Open Cup Round 3: Christian Volesky of Monterey Bay FC voted TheCup.us Player of the Round

May 8, 2023 by Favian Renkel

Christian Volesky Monterey Bay FC TheCup.us Player of the Round 2023 US Open Cup Round 3

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, Featured Post - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2023 US Open Cup, Monterey Bay FC, Player of the Round

2023 US Open Cup Round 3: Monterey Bay FC takes advantage of San Jose Earthquakes mistake to earn first MLS upset

April 28, 2023 by Favian Renkel

Christian Volesky of Monterey Bay FC scored the lone goal against the San Jose Earthquakes in the 2023 US Open Cup. Photo: Kiera Winslow Monterey Bay FC

Monterey Bay FC capitalized on some key MLS starters sitting for the San Jose Earthquakes and the USL Championship side nabbed a ‘Cupset’ by downing the visitors, 1-0

Filed Under: 2023 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2023 US Open Cup, Monterey Bay FC, San Jose Earthquakes

2022 US Open Cup Round 3: Under new management, San Jose Earthquakes dominate Bay Cities FC

April 22, 2022 by Favian Renkel

Paul Marie of the San Jose Earthquakes celebrates after scoring a goal against Bay Cities FC in the Third Round of the 2022 US Open Cup. Photo: Photos by Benny Blanco | @Bennyy_Blanco

Days after the San Jose Earthquakes fired head coach Matias Almeyda, they cruised to a 5-0 win over amateur side Bay Cities FC

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, Bay Cities FC, San Jose Earthquakes

2022 US Open Cup Round 2: Bay Cities FC spoil reunions with late winner vs. Monterery Bay

April 7, 2022 by Favian Renkel

Bay Cities FC Monterey Bay FC 2022 US Open Cup

Bay Cities ended up spoiling a return to PayPal Park for former San Jose Earthquakes player Simon Dawkins and former coach Frank Yallop.

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, Bay Cities FC, Monterey Bay 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
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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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