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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

2025 US Open Cup Final: Nashville SC edges Austin FC to bring Tennessee first major trophy

October 2, 2025 by Zach Stein

Nashville SC celebrate after defeating Austin FC 2-1 to win the 2025 US Open Cup title. Photo: Laura Gallo

With the win, Nashville SC becomes the first Tennessee-based club in the US Open Cup’s 110-year history to lift the trophy.

Filed Under: 2025 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, Featured Post - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2025 US Open Cup, Austin FC, Nashville SC

2025 US Open Cup Final Preview: Austin FC hosts Nashville SC in battle of first-time finalists

September 30, 2025 by Chuck Nolan Jr.

For just the third time in the last 20 years the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Final will be contested by a pair of teams making their first appearance in the Final

Filed Under: 2025 US Open Cup, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2025 US Open Cup, Austin FC, Nashville SC

Enter for a chance to win tickets to the 2025 US Open Cup Final in Austin

September 26, 2025 by Josh Hakala

If you can correctly answer an Open Cup trivia question, then you will be entered in a drawing for the tickets.

Filed Under: 2025 US Open Cup, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2025 US Open Cup, Austin FC

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

2025 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Austin FC use pair of PKs, PK shootout to beat San Jose Earthquakes

July 9, 2025 by Connor Bunnell

Austin FC players celebrate after defeating the San Jose Earthquakes 4-2 in penalty kicks in the 2025 US Open Cup Quarterfinals. Photo: Dario Cruz | FUTWRK

Austin FC fell behind twice and twice they equalized with a penalty kick. In the end, they won a penalty kick shootout with the San Jose Earthquakes to advance to the US Open Cup Semifinals for the first time.

Filed Under: 2025 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2025 US Open Cup, Austin FC, San Jose Earthquakes/San Jose Clash

2025 US Open Cup Round 5: Austin FC “happy and motivated” after 3-1 win over Houston Dynamo

May 22, 2025 by Laura Gallo

Ilie Sanchez of Austin FC celebrates after scoring a goal against the Houston Dynamo in the Fifth Round of the 2025 US Open Cup. Photo: Laura Gallo

Austin FC made history Wednesday night, reaching the 2025 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Quarterfinals for the first time after a 3–1 win over in-state rivals Houston Dynamo FC at a roaring Q2 Stadium.

Filed Under: 2025 US Open Cup, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2025 US Open Cup, Austin FC, Houston Dynamo

2025 US Open Cup Round 4: Austin FC’s Brandon Vazquez makes fans “believe” with comeback vs. El Paso

May 8, 2025 by Laura Gallo

Brandon Vazquez of Austin FC celebrates after scoring a goal against El Paso Locomotive FC in the Fourth Round of the 2025 US Open Cup. Photo: Laura Gallo

Austin FC avoided an early exit from the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Wednesday night, overcoming a two-goal deficit to defeat USL Championship side El Paso Locomotive, 4-2, at Q2 Stadium.

Filed Under: 2025 US Open Cup, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2025 US Open Cup, Austin FC, El Paso Locomotive FC

2023 US Open Cup Round of 16: Chicago Fire continue quest for five with win over Austin FC

May 25, 2023 by Zach Smith

The Fire continued their journey towards a fifth Open Cup trophy on Wednesday night, going on the road to beat Austin FC 2-0 at Q2 Stadium. 

Filed Under: 2023 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2023 US Open Cup, Austin FC, Chicago Fire

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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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