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2026 US Open Cup Round 2: Westchester SC needs PK shootout to survive Vermont Green’s upset bid

April 3, 2026 by Nate Scandore

Westchester SC goalkeeper Matias Molina makes a save in the PK shootout against Vermont Green FC in the Second Round of the 2026 US Open Cup. Photo: Vermont Green FC

Westchester SC defeated Vermont Green FC 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw through regulation and extra time in Round 2 of the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.

Filed Under: 2026 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2026 US Open Cup, Vermont Green FC, Westchester SC

2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Vermont Green warm hearts of frozen fans with upset of Portland

March 18, 2026 by Nate Scandore

David Ismail of Vermont Green strikes the ball against Portland Hearts of Pine in the First Round of the 2026 US Open Cup. Photo: Vermont Green FC

Vermont Green made its return to Virtue Field on a frigid Tuesday night where they edged Portland Hearts of Pine, in front of a sold-out crowd of more than 2,500 fans.

Filed Under: Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2026 US Open Cup, Portland Hearts of Pine, Vermont Green 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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