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2023 US Open Cup Quarterfinals Review: Underdog stories end as MLS teams advance to final four

June 8, 2023 by TheCup.us Staff

Once the dust settled on the Quarterfinals of the 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, the underdogs of the tournament made their exit. What was left were four Major League Soccer teams.

Filed Under: 2023 US Open Cup, Featured Post - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2023 US Open Cup

2023 US Open Cup Round 2: AR Smith Jr of Chicago House voted TheCup.us Player of the Round

April 23, 2023 by TheCup.us Staff

AR Smith of Chicago House AC was voted TheCup.us Player of the Round for the Second Round of the 2023 US Open Cup.

The Player of the Round 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: 2023 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2023 US Open Cup, AR Smith Jr, Chicago House AC, Player of the Round

2022 US Open Cup Final Preview: Orlando City hosts Sacramento Republic as both seek to make history

September 7, 2022 by TheCup.us Staff

On Wednesday night, the Sacramento Republic FC, the underdogs from the second-tier USL Championship, will travel to Florida to take on Orlando City SC.

Filed Under: 2022 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2022 US Open Cup, Orlando City SC, Sacramento Republic FC

2020 US Open Cup Qualifying: Win & You’re In weekend review

December 2, 2019 by TheCup.us Staff

When the dust settled on “Win & You’re In” weekend, 12 teams qualified for the 107th edition of the US Open Cup, with eight familiar faces and four first-time entries.

Filed Under: 2020 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2020 US Open Cup Qualifying

2020 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 3 preview: It’s now Win & You’re In weekend

November 23, 2019 by TheCup.us Staff

The third and final round of the Open Division Local Qualifying Tournament for the 2020 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup kicks off this weekend with 12 games. Saturday, Nov. 23 has seven games on the schedule, followed by five more on Sunday.

Filed Under: 2020 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2020 US Open Cup Qualifying

2020 US Open Cup Qualifying Round 2: Game-by-game review

October 22, 2019 by TheCup.us Staff

A giant pumpkin balloon overlooks the field at Orange County Great Park in Irvine, Calif. before the 2020 US Open Cup qualifier between Cal FC and Alta California Sol. Photo: Victor Friedman | Cal FC

The Second Round of the Open Division Local Qualifying tournament for the 2020 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup is nearly complete. There were 23 games played with just one game (Georgia Revolution Reserves at Soda City FC Sorinex) postponed due to weather. 

Filed Under: 2020 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Feature - Qualifying, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Qualifying Tagged With: 2020 US Open Cup

2019 US Open Cup Round 2: Game-by-game review

May 21, 2019 by TheCup.us Staff

Graphic by Dallas Kreil | IG: @dak_design

The Second Round of the 2019 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup is complete and, as is usually the case, there was plenty of drama.

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2019 US Open Cup

2019 US Open Cup Round 2: New Mexico United makes history with PK win over Phoenix Rising

May 17, 2019 by TheCup.us Staff

New Mexico United celebrates their penalty kick win over Phoenix Rising FC in the Second Round of the 2019 US Open Cup. Photo: Michael Rinconn | PHXRisingFC.com

By advancing to Round 3, New Mexico United becomes the first New Mexico-based club to advance in a US Open Cup game in the Modern Era (1995-present).

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2019 US Open Cup, New Mexico United, Phoenix Rising FC

2019 US Open Cup Round 1: Game-by-game review

May 13, 2019 by TheCup.us Staff

Graphic by Dallas Kreil | IG: @dak_design

The opening round of the 2019 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup is complete and, as is usually the case, there was plenty of drama.

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2019 US Open Cup

2017 US Open Cup: USSF reveals potential matchups for MLS teams in Round 4

May 20, 2017 by TheCup.us Staff

U.S. Soccer unveiled the potential Fourth Round pairings and hosting scenarios for the 2017 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Thursday. Set for June 14, the Fourth Round marks the tournament entrance for the 19 Major League Soccer (Division I) clubs, which will join the 13 winners from the competition’s Third Round on May 31.

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U.S. Open Cup History

Clint Dempsey of the Seattle Sounders FC is shown a red card during a 2015 US Open Cup match against the Portland Timbers.

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