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2022 US Open Cup Semifinals: Danny Vitiello of Sacramento Republic voted TheCup.us Player of the Round
After 120 minutes of a scoreless draw had passed, the only remaining form of defense left against Sporting Kansas City was Sacramento Republic’s goalkeeper Danny Vitiello. Tied at 4-4 in penalty kicks, only 12 yards separated him from glory and it came down to the last kick. Sporting veteran Graham Zusi stepped up to the […]
2022 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Sporting KC routs Union Omaha to end Cinderella run, reach Semis
Sporting Kansas City stole the show on Wednesday night, riding four second-half goals en route to a 6-0 victory over Union Omaha in the Quarterfinals of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.
2022 US Open Cup Round 5: Joe Brito of Union Omaha voted TheCup.us Player of the Round
The Player of the Round award is voted on by TheCup.us staff, a select panel from the North American Soccer Reporters, and select supporters who have pledged $10 or more to TheCup.us’s Patreon team.
2022 US Open Cup Round 5: Union Omaha upset Minnesota United, become first Nebraska team to reach Quarterfinals
For the first time since 2013, a third division professional team is heading to the Quarterfinals after Union Omaha upset Minnesota United on the road, 2-1 in the Fifth Round of the 2022 US Open Cup.
2022 US Open Cup Round 4: Union Omaha $25,000 richer after win over Northern Colorado Hailstorm
It was a duel of the debutantes as Union Omaha and Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC fought for survival in their first appearance in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. Union Omaha would prevail, winning 2-0 to advance to the Round of 16.
2022 US Open Cup Round 2: Union Omaha oust Des Moines Menace in battle of defending champs
An own goal by the Des Moines Menace delivered Union Omaha the club’s first US Open Cup win in club history.