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Zach Allen-Kelly

2026 US Open Cup Round 3: Louisville City snap skid vs. MLS with upset of Austin FC

April 15, 2026 by Zach Allen-Kelly

Tola Showunmi of Louisville City FC dribbles the ball against Austin FC in the Third Round of the 2026 US Open Cup. Photo: EM Dash Photography

For the second time in club history — and the first since 2018 — Louisville City defeated an MLS side to advance in 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, Austin FC, Louisville City FC

2026 US Open Cup Round 1: Louisville City’s Simon Bird era begins with win over Southern Indiana FC

March 19, 2026 by Zach Allen-Kelly

Players from Louisville City FC celebrate a goal against Southern Indiana FC in the First Round of the 2026 US Open Cup. Photo: Louisville City FC

Louisville City FC interim head coach Simon Bird was able to claim his first win for the club against UPSL side Southern Indiana FC on Wednesday in the opening round of the 2026 US Open Cup.

Filed Under: 2026 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2026 US Open Cup, Louisville City FC, Southern Indiana FC

2025 US Open Cup Round 4: Minnesota United’s youngest goalscorer hands Louisville City first loss

May 8, 2025 by Zach Allen-Kelly

Devin Padelford of Minnesota United (left) avoids a tackle from Louisville City FC in the Fourth Round of the 2025 US Open Cup. Photo: EM Dash Photography

The lone goal came off a second half goal from 17-year-old striker Darius Randell in his first start for the senior team.

Filed Under: 2025 US Open Cup, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2025 US Open Cup, Louisville City FC, Minnesota United 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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