The field is starting to thin, and only 48 teams remain. After two exciting rounds, MLS enters the fray for the first time in the 2023 edition of the US Open Cup. Eighteen MLS teams enter in the Third Round, including two of the most successful teams in the Open Cup’s Modern Era – Seattle […]
Jordan Beech
Jordan Beech is a former assistant director of athletics communications at Oklahoma Baptist and Southwestern Oklahoma State University where he covered the programs' men's and women's soccer teams. He was also the editor for total-usl.com.
2023 US Open Cup Round 1: GKs do double duty in PK shootout as Jacksonville Armada beats Miami United
It took 10 rounds of penalty kicks, but eventually Jacksonville Armada FC U-23s put away Miami United FC 9-8 after a 1-1 draw in the First Round of the 2023 US Open Cup.
2022 US Open Cup Round 1: Southern States SC win rain-delayed debut
Despite having to wait an extra half-hour to make their US Open Cup debut, Southern States SC made the most of their opportunity with a 3-1 victory over the Georgia Revolution
2019 US Open Cup Round 3: Game-by-game review
In recent years, the Third Round has been one of the most compelling rounds of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The reward for winning a Third Round game is a matchup with a Major League Soccer team. Or better yet, a home game against a MLS team.
2019 US Open Cup Round 3: OKC Energy wins weather-delayed, back-and-forth shootout with Tampa Bay Rowdies
The fans that remained for the 10 p.m. kickoff from John Crain Field on the campus of the University of Oklahoma were treated to an explosion of goals as Oklahoma City Energy FC dropped the Tampa Bay Rowdies, 4-3, in the Third Round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup on Tuesday night.
2019 US Open Cup Round 2: OKC Energy avenge last year’s upset, eliminate NTX Rayados
Oklahoma City Energy FC was able to exact a measure of revenge in the Second Round of the 2019 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, dropping visiting NTX Rayados FC, 3-1,
2018 US Open Cup Round 2: FC Wichita makes NPSL history with upset of Tulsa Roughnecks
Wichita made league history becoming just the second amateur NPSL team to upset a pro team in the tournament since the league was founded in 2003.
2017 US Open Cup Round 4 Review: Three lower division clubs punch ticket to MLS-heavy Round of 16
Three lower division sides’ hopes are still alive as Major League Soccer entered the fray in the Fourth Round of the 2017 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. The United Soccer League’s FC Cincinnati and Sacramento Republic, as well as the North American Soccer League’s Miami FC, disposed of their MLS opponents. This marks the first time since 2014 that at least three lower division teams will be represented in the Round of 16.
2017 US Open Cup Round 3: Fall scores another game winner as FC Cincinnati edges rival Louisville City
This win marks the first time in club history that FC Cincinnati has moved on to the Fourth Round after bowing out, 1-0, to the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the Third Round last season. Cincinnati will host MLS-side Columbus Crew SC on June 14.
2017 US Open Cup Round 2: Saint Louis FC’s rally spoils FC Wichita’s chance at rare upset
Saint Louis FC punched its ticket to the third round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup after dispatching 10-man FC Wichita, 4-3 after extra time, at the Stryker Soccer Complex in Wichita, Kansas.