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2025 US Open Cup Qualifying: Tulsa Athletic qualifies for 4th straight USOC, ends Chicago House’s streak with PK shootout win

December 8, 2024 by Joe Chatz

Tulsa Athletic celebrates after defeating Chicago House AC 5-4 in PKs (after a 0-0 draw) to qualify for the 2025 US Open Cup. Photo: Tulsa Athletic

Tulsa Athletic managed to weather multiple storms and secured a spot in the 2025 edition of the tournament after defeating Chicago House AC 0-0 (5-4 PK’s) at Elmhurst University. 

Filed Under: 2025 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2025 US Open Cup, 2025 US Open Cup Qualifying, Chicago House AC, Tulsa Athletic

2024 US Open Cup Round 1: Chicago Fire II explodes in second half to pull away from Chicago City

March 21, 2024 by Joe Chatz

Chicago Fire II players celebrate after scoring a goal against Chicago City SC in the First Round of the 2024 US Open Cup. Photo: Chicago Fire II

It was competitive until it wasn’t as Chicago Fire II rolled over Chicago City SC 6-0 at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois in the Round 1 of the 2024 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.

Filed Under: 2024 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2024 US Open Cup, Chicago City SC, Chicago Fire FC II

2023 US Open Cup Round 2: Chicago House pulls off rare comeback in upset of Forward Madison

April 13, 2023 by Joe Chatz

There was a “cupset” was in Wisconsin on Tuesday evening as Chicago House AC advanced to the Third Round of the 2023 US Open Cup after defeating USL League One’s Forward Madison FC 3-2 in extra time.

Filed Under: 2023 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2023 US Open Cup, Chicago House AC, Forward Madison

2022 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Sacramento Republic’s Luis Felipe voted TheCup.us Player of the Round

July 26, 2022 by Joe Chatz

Luis Felipe of Sacramento Republic FC was voted TheCup.us Player of the Round for the Quarterfinals of the 2022 US Open Cup. Photo: Sacramento Republic FC

Sacramento Republic’s Luis Felipe scored one of the goals of the tournament to send his club into the Semifinals of the 2022 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. Felipe’s 70th minute strike was good enough to eliminate LA Galaxy from the competition and earned Felipe the title of TheCup.us Player of the Round for the Quarterfinals.  […]

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Featured Post - Main Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, Player of the Round, Sacramento Republic FC

2022 US Open Cup Round 3: Minnesota United blanks Forward Madison in rain-soaked border battle

April 23, 2022 by Joe Chatz

Bongokuhle Hlongwane of Minnesota United battles for the ball in the club's match against Forward Madison in the Third Round of the 2022 US Open Cup. Photo: Minnesota United

Minnesota United traveled across the border into Wisconsin and blanked USL League One’s Forward Madison 2-0 in a Third Round US Open Cup match at a rain-soaked Breese Stevens Field.

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, Forward Madison FC, Minnesota United FC

2022 US Open Cup Round 3: Union Omaha equalize late, upset Chicago Fire in PKs

April 20, 2022 by Joe Chatz

Union Omaha Chicago Fire 2022 US Open Cup Soldier Field

It took over 120 minutes and penalty kicks, but USL League One’s Union Omaha made their journey to Soldier Field and defeated Major League Soccer’s Chicago Fire

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, Chicago Fire FC, Union Omaha

2022 US Open Cup Round 2: Villyan Bijev of Central Valley Fuego voted TheCup.us Player of the Round

April 18, 2022 by Joe Chatz

Villyan Bijjev of Central Valley Fuego dribbles the ball against El Paso Locomotive FC in the Second Round of the 2022 US Open Cup. Photo: CV Fuego FC

The 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: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, Central Valley Fuego, Player of the Round

2022 US Open Cup Round 2: Forward Madison marches on, 3-0 over Cleveland SC

April 7, 2022 by Joe Chatz

Forward Madison vs Cleveland SC 2022 US Open Cup

Hosting a Lamar Hunt US Open Cup match for the first time, Forward Madison FC (USL League One) dominated in a 3-0 win over Cleveland SC (NPSL) in the Second Round

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, Cleveland SC, Forward Madison 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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