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2025 US Open Cup Semifinals

2025 US Open Cup Semifinals: Seconds away from PKs, CJ Fodrey of Austin FC stuns Minnesota United

September 18, 2025 by Ashle Lynn Paige

Austin FC players celebrate after scoring a goal against Minnesota United FC in the 2025 US Open Cup Semifinals. Photo: Seth Steffenhagen - Northland Soccer Journal

The chippy and foul-riddled match headed to extra time where Austin FC scored at the death of the second extra time period to send Los Verdes to their first ever Open Cup Final.

Filed Under: 2025 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Featured Post - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2025 US Open Cup, 2025 US Open Cup Semifinals, Austin FC, Minnesota United

2025 US Open Cup Semifinals Preview: Winner of Austin FC vs. Minnesota United will host Nashville SC

September 16, 2025 by Chuck Nolan Jr.

With the elimination of D.C. United and the Chicago Fire in the Quarterfinals, we’re guaranteed to have a first-time US Open Cup Champion in 2025

Filed Under: 2025 US Open Cup, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2025 US Open Cup, 2025 US Open Cup Semifinals, Austin FC, Minnesota United FC, Nashville SC, Philadelphia Union

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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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