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Richard Kirtland

2015 US Open Cup qualifying: Charm City, Bays join Maryland Open Cup semifinals

February 4, 2014 by Richard Kirtland

All four teams that advanced have won the tournament title in the last five years.

Filed Under: US Open Cup, US Open Cup History Tagged With: 2015 US Open Cup qualifying, 2015 USASA qualifying, Academy FC, Charm City FC, Christos FC, Maryland, Maryland Bays, Screaming Eagles, Spartans FC, USASA Region I

2015 US Open Cup qualifying: Washington Elite win OT barnburner, Baltimore Kickers return in Maryland Open Cup openers

January 24, 2014 by Richard Kirtland

There was no lack of drama in either match with Washington Elite SC winning a 10-goal extra time thriller, and the new-look Baltimore Kickers Bayern earning a 3-1 win.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2015 US Open Cup qualifying, 2015 USASA qualifying, Baltimore Kickers, Malawi FC, Maryland, Pipeline SC, Washington Elite FC

2013 US Open Cup Final: Bill Hamid delivers title to underdog DC United, earns Player of the Round award

October 25, 2013 by Richard Kirtland

Bill Hamid of DC United

Player of the Round awards are voted on by staff at TheCup.us and a select panel from the North American Soccer Reporters.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2013 Final, 2013 Player of the Round, 2013 US Open Cup, Player of the Round

2013 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Woeful DC United continues surprise run, tops New England Revolution, 3-1 (video)

June 27, 2013 by Richard Kirtland

It was a complete performance for D.C. United at the Maryland SoccerPlex on Wednesday night as Ben Olsen’s side turned in a solid 3-1 win against the New England Revolution in the Quarterfinals of the Lamar Hunt U.S Open Cup. The two-time champions now head to Chicago to face the four-time tournament champion Fire August 7 in a showdown of two clubs that are currently in the bottom three of the Eastern Conference.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2013 Quarterfinals, 2013 US Open Cup, DC United, New England Revolution

2013 US Open Cup Second Round: Richmond pull away from Icon FC to set up another rematch with DC United

May 22, 2013 by Richard Kirtland

Despite some early setbacks, the USL Pro’s Richmond Kickers sent Icon FC of the USASA home packing, 4-1 Tuesday night. Icon FC, anchored by former US international Danny Szetela, didn’t go without a fight, however, tallying an early goal and holding tough until late in a rough, chippy affair.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2013 Second Round, 2013 US Open Cup, Icon FC, Richmond Kickers, USASA, USL Pro

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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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