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2023 US Open Cup Quarterfinals: Inter Miami CF edges Birmingham Legion as world awaits Lionel Messi

June 8, 2023 by Kaylor Hodges

The Magic of the Cup may have died for the Alabamian Magic City, but the Magic lives on in South Beach as Inter Miami advanced to the competion’s Semifinal with a 1-0 victory.

Filed Under: 2023 US Open Cup, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2023 US Open Cup, Birmingham Legion, Inter Miami CF

2019 US Open Cup Round 3: Brian Ownby returns to spark Louisville City to late win over Birmingham Legion

May 30, 2019 by Daniel Karell

Sean Totsch steps up to take the game-winning penalty kick in Louisville City's 1-0 win over Birmingham Legion in the Third Round of the 2019 US Open Cup. Photo: Louisville City FC

Brian Ownby helped spark Louisville City’s offense and eventually earned his side a penalty kick in the 90th minute that centerback Sean Totsch stepped up and calmly scored to give Louisville City a 1-0 win over Birmingham Legion in the Third Round of the US Open Cup

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2019 US Open Cup, Birmingham Legion, Louisville City FC

2019 US Open Cup Round 2: Eddie Opoku helps Birmingham Legion make Alabama soccer history

May 17, 2019 by John Fuller

With the 4-1 win over West Chester United, the Birmingham Legion FC not only becomes the first Alabama team to participate in the US Open Cup, but they become the first Alabama team to WIN a US Open Cup game. | Graphic by Dallas Kreil | IG: @dak_design

USL Championship expansion side Birmingham Legion FC defeated NPSL team West Chester United 4-1 in the first US Open Cup game in club history Wednesday evening before 3,307 fans at BBVA Compass Field in Birmingham, Alabama.

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2019 US Open Cup, Birmingham Legion, West Chester 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

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  • 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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