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Colorado Rapids

2023 US Open Cup Round of 16: Real Salt Lake capitalizes on Rapids’ mistake to reach Quarterfinals

May 25, 2023 by Andrew Mosier

Jefferson Savarino dribbled uncontested from midfield after a sloppy Rapids turnover for the game’s only goal at the half hour mark.

Filed Under: 2023 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2023 US Open Cup, Colorado Rapids, Real Salt Lake

2023 US Open Cup Round 4: Colorado Rapids pulls away from Sacramento Republic to end “Curse of the Rhinos”

May 10, 2023 by William Hodges

Jonathan Lewis of the Colorado Rapids dribbles the ball against the Sacramento Republic FC in the 2023 US Open Cup. Photo: Colorado Rapids

Behind early goals from Rapids forward Jonathan Lewis and Michael Edwards, Colorado held on to knock out last year’s Open Cup runner up 4-2 in an entertaining, back and forth match.

Filed Under: 2023 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2023 US Open Cup, Colorado Rapids, Sacramento Republic FC

2023 US Open Cup Round 3: Jonathan Lewis carries Colorado Rapids past Hailstorm to end USOC drought

April 30, 2023 by Andrew Mosier

Colorado Rapids players celebrate after scoring a goal against Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC in the 2023 US Open Cup. Photo: Colorado Rapids

The Colorado Rapids broke a seven-year Lamar Hunt US Open Cup winless streak Wednesday, rolling past the Northern Colorado Hailstorm 3-1 in Third Round play.

Filed Under: 2023 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup Central Tagged With: 2023 US Open Cup, Colorado Rapids, Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC

American soccer’s greatest modern underdog story: Rochester Raging Rhinos win 1999 US Open Cup

September 14, 2020 by Josh Hakala

Rochester Raging Rhinos: 1999 US Open Cup champions

Every sport has its go-to underdog story. For American soccer, it’s the 1999 Rochester Raging Rhinos

Filed Under: Feature - History, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup History Tagged With: 1999 US Open Cup, Chicago Fire, Colorado Rapids, Columbus Crew, Dallas Burn, new york pancyprian freedoms, Rochester Rhinos

US Open Cup history: A final four with teams without a title game appearance is rare

August 6, 2019 by Chuck Nolan Jr.

Madison Kennels and Sparta A&BA battle in the 1929 National Challenge Cup Semifinals. Newspaper archive: St. Louis Post Dispatch

This year’s Semifinal marks just the 10th time in the US Open Cup’s 106-year history that all four remaining teams have never lifted the trophy.

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, Feature - History, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup History Tagged With: Abbot Worsted, Beadling, Ben Miller FC, Busch SC, Canadian Club, Chicago Stingers, Chrysler SC, Club Espana, Colorado Rapids, D.C. United, Dallas Burn, Danube Swabian, El Paso Patriots, FC Dallas, Fore River FC, Gallatin Dunlevy, German Hungarian SC, Hakoah All Stars, Hamm’s, Los Angeles Kickers, Madison Kennels, Mean Green, Mitre Eagles, New York Giants, New York Hota, Packard FC, Pawtucket SC, Pompei SC, Richmond Kickers, Robins Dry Dock, Rochester Raging Rhinos, Seattle Sounders USL, Shawsheen Indians, Sparta, Thistles FC, UASC Lions, US Open Cup History, Yugoslav American SC

2019 US Open Cup Round 4: New Mexico United uses late equalizer, PKs to upset Colorado Rapids

June 14, 2019 by Jim Coppock

New Mexico United players celebrate after defeating the Colorado Rapids in a penalty kick shootout in the Fourth Round of the 2019 US Open Cup. Photo: Corbin Elliott | Prost Soccer | Twitter: corbinse69

Kevaughn Frater’s late equalizer would prove to be the biggest moment of the night as New Mexico United forced extra time and defeated the Colorado Rapids 4-2 in a penalty kick shootout to advance to the Round of 16.

Filed Under: 2019 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2019 US Open Cup, Colorado Rapids, New Mexico United

2018 US Open Cup Round 4: Nashville SC’s first MLS upset adds to Colorado Rapids’ misery

June 7, 2018 by Michael Haney

Nashville SC advanced to the Fifth Round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup with a 2-0 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Vanderbilt Stadium on Wednesday night.

Filed Under: 2018 US Open Cup, Feature - Main, US Open Cup Tagged With: 2018 US Open Cup, Colorado Rapids, Nashville SC

2017 US Open Cup Round 5: FC Dallas back in Quarterfinals after win over shorthanded Colorado Rapids

June 27, 2017 by Arman Kafai

FC Dallas defeated the Colorado Rapids 3-1 in the Fifth Round of the 2017 US Open Cup. Photo: Jessica Tobias | FC Dallas

FC Dallas advanced to the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Quarterfinal for the 16th time in the club’s history with a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2017 US Open Cup, Colorado Rapids, FC Dallas

2017 US Open Cup Round 4: Colorado Rapids pull off historic comeback in win over OKC Energy

June 13, 2017 by Jason Smith

For the first time in the Rapids’ US Open Cup history, they overcame a two-goal deficit to advance to the next round of the tournament.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2017 US Open Cup, Colorado Rapids, Oklahoma City Energy FC

2016 US Open Cup Round 5: FC Dallas needs OT to edge Colorado Rapids, earn 15th trip to Quarterfinals

June 30, 2016 by Adam Uthe

With the win, FC Dallas advances to the Quarterfinals for the 15th time in club history. Only one team in the 103-year history of the US Open Cup has more Quarterfinal appearances.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2016 US Open Cup, Colorado Rapids, FC Dallas, MLS

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